10 Fascinating Facts about Insulin Resistance

If you have diabetes, you're surely familiar with the phenomenon of insulin resistance, or the body's reduced ability to respond to the action of the insulin hormone. Insulin resistance is typical of Type 2 diabetes, in which - unlike in Type 1 - the body still produces insulin but is unable to use it effectively. What happens is, your cells fail to break down glucose molecules to generate energy, so your blood glucose (or blood sugar) runs abnormally high.

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Turkey And Tomato Wrap

1 (6 inch) low-fat flour tortilla
2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 slices deli-style fat-free roasted turkey breast
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tomato
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil)

Lay the tortilla flat on a small plate. Spread with the mayonnaise. Lay the turkey slices on the tortilla. Sprinkle the tortilla with the tomato and basil.

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Recipe: Turkey and Tomato Wrap