What is insulin resistance? Most people are confused — let’s clear it up. ⁣ The textbook definition: *a diminished ability of cells to respond to insulin.*⁣ ⁣ But what does that actually mean?⁣ ⁣ 👉 It means your body is struggling to get glucose out of your blood and *into your cells.*⁣ ⁣ And when that doesn’t happen properly, blood sugar rises. That’s insulin resistance.⁣ ⁣ Now here’s where people get it wrong…⁣ ⁣ 🚫 The low-carb crowd says: “Just avoid carbs.” Sure, that can lower blood sugar