Insulin Resistance Decoded: The Secret to Weight Loss, Metabolic Health & Longevity with Dr Morgan Nolte

Nov 20, 2024

Dr. Morgan Nolte, a board-certified specialist in geriatric physical therapy and founder of Zivli, discusses her transformative journey to focus on disease prevention. She unpacks the complexities of insulin resistance, linking it to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, while emphasizing the need for fasting insulin level checks. Dr. Nolte offers practical lifestyle tips, advocating for a high-protein, low-carb diet and strength training to enhance insulin sensitivity. Additionally, she touches on the relationship between metabolic health, fertility, and the role of gut health in wellness.

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INSIGHT

Insulin Resistance: A Silent Threat

Insulin resistance precedes pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, often by decades.
It's crucial to get fasting insulin checked, even with normal blood sugar.

ADVICE

Test Your Insulin

Get your fasting insulin checked; ideally, it should be less than six.
Consider at-home tests or check ultalabtests.com for affordable options.

INSIGHT

Early Signs of Insulin Resistance

High blood pressure, weight gain, fatigue, and brain fog can be early signs of insulin resistance.
Other surprising indicators include skin tags and joint pain.

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Angela is joined by Dr Morgan Nolte, a geriatric physical therapist, to explore the critical topic of insulin resistance and its widespread impact on health.

Dr Nolte shares her journey from traditional physical therapy to focusing on disease prevention, emphasising the importance of understanding insulin's role in blood sugar regulation. She also delves into the differences between insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes, highlighting the often-overlooked significance of fasting insulin levels

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Insulin Resistance Basics: Insulin regulates blood sugar, but chronic high levels lead to resistance, increasing risks of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other chronic conditions.
Early Warning Signs: Indicators like high blood pressure, skin tags, fatigue, and cravings may hint at underlying insulin resistance even before blood sugar levels rise.
Lifestyle is Key: Adopting a low-carb, high-protein diet, engaging in strength training, walking post-meals, and managing stress and sleep can reverse insulin resistance.
Testing Matters: Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR are better indicators of insulin resistance than traditional glucose and HbA1c tests.

TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS

0:05 – Insulin resistance as a silent threat.
2:55 – Dr. Nolte's transition from geriatric PT to disease prevention.
4:19 – Understanding insulin, glucose, and their roles in the body.
9:39 – The importance of fasting insulin and HOMA-IR testing.
12:09 – Progression from insulin resistance to type 2 diabetes.
16:09 – Early signs of insulin resistance, like skin tags and high BP.
22:43 – Diet strategies: prioritising protein and reducing carbs.
38:42 – Exercise tips: strength training and post-meal walking.
46:46 – Impact of stress and sleep on insulin resistance.
52:15 – Resources: Dr. Nolte's programs, YouTube, and podcast.

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ABOUT THE GUEST

DR. MORGAN NOLTE is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Recognizing a lack of preventative education and care that focused on reversing risk factors instead of just treating symptoms, Dr. Nolte founded Zivli, an online course and coaching program that helps adults reverse insulin resistance for long-term weight loss and disease prevention.

ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

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