How Insulin Resistance Impairs the Immune System

Well SupportedIn insulin resistance, immune cells like T-cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, and NK cells may not respond effectively to inflammation or infection.

Well SupportedThe innate immune system, including T-cells, B-cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, and natural killer cells, is tightly regulated by insulin signaling.

Partially SupportedPre-existing insulin resistance is significantly worse when combined with the insulin resistance induced by fighting a viral infection.

Partially SupportedThe innate immune system includes macrophages, dendritic cells, mast cells, basophils, eosinophils, neutrophils, and natural killer cells.