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Insulin Sensitivity Trajectory

Meaning

Insulin Sensitivity Trajectory is the longitudinal assessment and prediction of an individual’s metabolic health, specifically tracking the change over time in the responsiveness of target tissues—muscle, fat, and liver—to the action of insulin. A positive trajectory indicates improved cellular glucose uptake and reduced pancreatic burden, while a negative trajectory signifies progressive insulin resistance, a precursor to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Clinical interventions are focused on actively steering this trajectory toward greater sensitivity across the lifespan.