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Obesity is a big cause of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and at the same time, diabetes exacerbates obesity. Learn about this cause-and-effect relationship between type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Insulin resistance is a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Learn about insulin resistance, as well as a related precursor, metabolic syndrome, and how they increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Whitaker asks: What is the underlying cause of metabolic syndrome?