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#102 - Insulin resistance and how it affects each of us differently (Dr. Ben Bikman & Austin McGuffie)

Apr 15, 2022

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Quick takeaways

Elevated insulin leads to resistance, affecting metabolic health.

Genetics influence health, but lifestyle choices can combat metabolic diseases.

Deep dives

Insulin Resistance Caused by Chronic Insulin Levels

Excess insulin leads to insulin resistance in cells, demonstrated in isolated cell studies, rodent experiments, and human models. Chronic elevated insulin levels are linked to insulin resistance, impacting metabolic health including instant resistance development.

Balancing Personal and Professional Life

00:33

Fat Cell Growth: Hypertrophy vs Hyperplasia

00:32

Genetic Differences in Fat Storage Across Ethnicities

00:31

Is Insolent Resistance Caused by Hyperisylanemia?

02:27

Introduction

2min

What Are Some of the Decisions That You Don't Make on a Daily Basis?

4min

Is There Anything That Requires a Little More Will Power Than Anything Else?

3min

How Do You Keep Your Insolin Low?

3min

I Have Such a Disdain for Social Media

4min

Fat Cell Number Is Not Immortal

3min

Is Hypertrophy a Factor in Obesity?

4min

The Importance of Having a Healthy Body

2min

What Is Insolent Resistance?

4min

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Is Insolent Resistance Caused by Hyperisylanemia?

2min

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Glucos

2min

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Is Oatmeal Heart Healthy?

2min

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Type 2 Diabetes - Is Genetics a Factor in Diabetes?

4min

14.

I Got Diabetes Because This Runs in My Family

2min

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Control Carbs, Prioritise Protein, Don't Be Afraid of Fat

2min

Content creator, Austin McGuffie, AKA Metabolism Mentor, chatted with Levels advisor, Dr. Ben Bikman, about all the different facets of metabolic health including how insulin resistance can affect every person differently based on gender, age and even ethnicity.

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health

(05:04) - Keeping insulin low
(11:05) - Eating protein first
(13:34) - A lesson on fat cell growth
(26:14) - The first form of insulin resistance
(27:31) - The second form of insulin resistance
(29:57) - Elevated insulin causes insulin resistance
(31:23) - Lower your insulin intake
(36:04) - Type 2 diabetes follows a familial pattern
(38:15) - The genetics to get metabolically sick
(41:16) - Control carbs, prioritize protein, don't be afraid of fat

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