In a captivating discussion with Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth, MD), an expert in metabolic health, listeners learn how tracking blood sugar can unveil crucial insights into overall wellness. Dr. Boz emphasizes that insulin resistance is linked to modern health issues and advocates for continuous glucose monitors as valuable tools for anyone, not just diabetics. The conversation also covers the significant role of muscle mass, dietary choices, and community support in managing insulin resistance—making the path to better health both informative and engaging.
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Insulin Resistance Is Widespread And Underrecognized
Insulin resistance is extremely common and often hidden until late stages.
Early testing and awareness reveal problems your doctor may not catch during brief visits.
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Act On Elevated Morning Glucose
Check your morning fasting glucose and don't wait for diabetes thresholds to act.
Aim for double-digit fasting numbers and address elevated mornings before they progress.
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Excess Insulin Impairs The Brain
High insulin, not just glucose, drives brain fog and
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Most people don’t realize it, but one of the simplest ways to understand your overall health is by tracking your blood sugar. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Boz, Annette Bosworth, MD and I dive into why blood glucose monitoring—and especially using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)—can give you a clear picture of how your body is functioning.
From energy crashes to long-term chronic disease, blood sugar plays a bigger role in your health than you may think. And the best part? You don’t need to be a scientist to make sense of it.
We break it down in a way anyone can understand—engaging, thought-provoking, and sprinkled with a bit of humor—so you’ll walk away with practical insights you can actually use.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why insulin resistance is at the root of so many modern health struggles.
How tracking your blood sugar (even with a simple monitor) can transform your health decisions.
The surprising link between everyday choices and your long-term risk for chronic disease.
Why CGMs aren’t just for diabetics—they’re a powerful tool for anyone serious about health.
Simple, actionable tips to start taking control of your blood sugar today.
Time Stamps
01:01 – Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' podcast! 02:21 – Meet today’s special guest, Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth, MD) 03:30 – What happened during the first days in Florida 07:33 – Finding better health in the 21st century 12:16 – Why knowing more about our bodies hasn’t made us healthier 13:50 – Learn more about blood sugar and why it matters 18:15 – Know the real threshold for diabetes 21:15 – Why the insulin resistance problem is so hard 27:39 – The hidden reason behind “it’s not working” 31:21 – Discover the role of muscle mass 34:54 – The healthy range for ketones revealed 38:45 – What Chris learned from fasting in the past 45:12 – Revisiting Dr. Boz’s very first appearance 46:22 – Everything you need to know about CGM 51:34 – What healthy eating really looks like 56:55 – Foods that secretly spike your sugar 59:58 – Inside the 21-Day Metabolic Kick 1:06:43 – Why you might be having health issues 1:09:37 – Stay connected beyond the episode with Dr. Boz 1:14:00 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!
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