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Insulin Sensitivity Enhancement

Meaning

Insulin Sensitivity Enhancement refers to the physiological process or therapeutic interventions designed to improve the responsiveness of target cells, such as muscle, fat, and liver cells, to the circulating hormone insulin. Increased sensitivity allows for more efficient glucose uptake and utilization from the bloodstream with lower levels of insulin secretion, thus reducing hyperinsulinemia and the risk of metabolic dysfunction. This enhancement is a primary goal in managing and preventing conditions like Type 2 Diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Successful enhancement contributes significantly to overall metabolic health and cardiovascular risk reduction.