How to Improve Insulin Resistance? Most people don’t realize it, but diabetes is not the disease itself—it's a symptom. The actual root cause of diabetes is insulin resistance. This occurs when the insulin produced by the pancreas becomes ineffective at helping glucose enter muscle cells. As a result, sugar stays in the blood, causing high blood sugar and damage to organs over time. ... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/10-ways-to-improve-insulin-resistance/2788