Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition 10 WARNING Signs Your Insulin Levels are Too High and How to Lower Them Without Drugs
Nov 13, 2025
Discover the key signs that your insulin levels might be too high, such as cravings, fatigue, and hormonal imbalances. Learn how excess insulin hinders fat burning and contributes to stubborn weight gain. Explore natural solutions like optimizing your diet with protein and healthy fats, using intermittent fasting, and incorporating daily movement. Uncover the benefits of strength training and quality sleep in improving insulin sensitivity. Plus, find out how simple tactics, like apple cider vinegar before meals, can help manage blood sugar effectively.
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Insulin Controls Sugar And Damage
- Insulin's job is to remove sugar from the bloodstream and prevent damaging AGEs from forming.
- Chronic high insulin stops fat burning and increases oxidative damage throughout the body.
Target Fasting Insulin Under 6
- Aim for a fasting insulin under 6 µIU/mL when tested after an overnight fast.
- Use this threshold as a baseline indicator that insulin may be too high if exceeded.
Sweet Cravings Signal Insulin Issues
- If you have frequent sweet cravings after meals, consider this a sign of high insulin and insulin resistance.
- Address cravings by improving insulin sensitivity rather than repeatedly eating sugary foods.