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    INCIDENCIA DE RESISTENCIA A LA INSULINA Y SU RELACIÓN CON EL ÍNDICE DE MASA CORPORAL Y ESTILO DE VIDA EN ADULTOS DE LA PARROQUIA QUISAPINCHA
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Laboratorio Clínico, 2024-08-13) Gavilanes Hernández, María Augusta; Pacha Jara, Ana Gabriela
    Insulin resistance has become a public health problem of great relevance worldwide, being closely linked to the development of high-impact chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. In Ecuador, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adult population has reached alarming levels, becoming a significant risk factor for the development of this condition. The objective of this research was to evaluate the incidence of insulin resistance and its relationship with body mass index (BMI) and lifestyle in adults of Quisapincha parish. The study was descriptive, crosssectional observational, with a mixed approach. The population consisted of 80 people, whose weight and height were measured to calculate BMI, classifying them into two groups: control and pathological. A survey was administered and blood samples were taken to analyze glucose and insulin levels, and subsequently the HOMA-IR index was calculated. The results indicated that only in the pathological population were altered levels detected, with 15% with elevated glucose, 12.5% with high insulin and 72.5% with an elevated HOMA-IR index. It was determined that 29 of the 80 individuals had insulin resistance, and that those who were overweight and obese had a significantly higher risk. In addition, several lifestyle factors, such as inadequate diet, lack of physical activity, and tobacco and alcohol consumption, were associated with this condition.