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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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Quick takeaways

  • Insulin resistance, often unnoticed, raises blood sugar levels and can progress to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes if unchecked.
  • Monitoring fasting insulin levels is vital, as recognizing elevated levels can prompt early lifestyle modifications before blood sugar abnormalities arise.

Deep dives

Understanding Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a condition where the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to an increased need for insulin to manage blood sugar levels. This can progress silently into pre-diabetes and eventually type 2 diabetes if not addressed. The distinction is often overlooked, as many people have normal blood sugar levels despite having rising insulin resistance. Consequently, monitoring fasting insulin is emphasized as a critical, yet frequently neglected, marker of metabolic health.

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