Diabetes negatively impacts healthspan by increasing the risk of various complications, such as cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney problems, and vision impairment, which can significantly reduce one's overall quality of life as they age. It's a spectrum of disease that starts out with Insulin resistance. Understanding the root cause of Insulin resistance can help us not only practice preventative measures, but also help us slow down progression of or even reverse the disease process, preserving quality of life.