New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- If you're still wondering why everyone is always advocating about eating healthy, we've got some news for you. There are certain conditions that are caused by unhealthy eating habits and diabetes happens to be one of the most dangerous ones out of them all.

Insulin resistance, it seems, is both a cause and symptom of diabetes. Turns out, it is also the culprit behind metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure. An unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle contributes greatly to this problem

What exactly is insulin resistance?

When we eat food, glucose is released in our body and we use it for energy. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, is the hormone that helps in this conversion. Glucose gets stored in the muscles, f...