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insulin sensitivity The systemic responsiveness to glucose, which can be measured by 1. The insulin sensitivity index–measures the ability of endogenous insulin to ↓ glucose in extracellular fluids by inhibiting glucose
release from the liver and stimulating the peripheral consumption of glucose, and 2. The glucose-clamp technique, which measures the effect of changes in insulin concentration on glucose clearance–glucose uptake rate divided by plasma glucose
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Researchers tested each person's insulin sensitivity at the beginning and end of the study. Carbohydrate-rich diets also improve insulin sensitivity, which appears to lead to an increased after-meal calorie burn. The effects of a low-fat, plant-based dietary intervention on body weight, metabolism, and insulin sensitivity. |
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