On this episode of the podcast we do a deep dive on insulin resistance.
[0:00] - Intro
[0:42] - Introducing Insulin and What it Does
[6:00] - Primer on Insulin Resistance
[11:10] - How Prevalent is Insulin Resistance Actually
[13:00] - Do I Need a Specific Diet to Improve Early Insulin Resistance
[15:00] - The Benefits of Exercise on Insulin and Glucose
[17:10] - Are Glucose Spikes from Eating a Bad Thing?
[19:15] - Should You Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
[22:20] - PCOS and Insulin Resistance
[25:20] - How Does Insulin Resistance Show Up on Lab Work?
[27:25] - Birth Control and Insulin Resistance
[28:40] - Fruit and Sugar Free Candy and Diabetes
[33:45] - Hypoglycemia and Body Weight Regulation
[34:35] - How to Handle Reactive Hypoglycemia
[37:20] - Exercise and Glucose Utilization
[38:45] - Can You Reverse Insulin Resistance
[42:10] - How to Determine Your Carbohydrate Need
[44:15] - Menopause and HbA1c
[49:00] - Will Blood Sugar Spikes Cause Insulin Resistance
[50:18] - How to Get Results with PCOS and Insulin Resistance
[51:40] - What Are Optimal Insulin Levels
[53:50] - Does Carb Cycling Help Regain Metabolic Flexibility