Can people with type 1 diabetes become resistant to insulin?
Yes, although type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune condition, not by resistance to insulin like in type 2 diabetes, it’s still possible for insulin resistance to develop. If this happens, a higher dose of insulin may be needed to have the same effect. Changes in diet and lifestyle can often help to reduce insulin resistance.
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