Researchers believe, for instance, that it may stop insulin-producing cells in the pancreas from working properly, and hinder insulin production.
When the body fails to respond to insulin, or there isn’t enough, too much blood stays in the bloodstream.
This is the most problematic characteristic of the disease, as it often paves the way for other health complications like vision loss and kidney disease.
Researchers have previously speculated that depression, too, could significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
In fact, it may be a two-way street, as insulin resistance is also considered a strong risk factor for major depression.