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Insulin resistance increases the risk of developing prediabetes, and, eventually, Type 2 diabetes. You can reduce your chances of progressing to Type 2 diabetes in the future by reducing your carb intake and increasing your exercise. The most common causes of insulin resistance are obesity, eating a high carbohydrate diet, lack of exercise, chronic stress, and family history of diabetes.