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#227 – How 3 chronic conditions are connected to high blood sugar and what you can do | Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)

Aug 24, 2023

Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means discuss the connections between chronic conditions and high blood sugar, including links to ear-nose-and-throat conditions, gallbladder stones, and fatty liver disease. They also discuss ways to mitigate these conditions and the power of continuous glucose monitors for improved health.

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Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means

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Quick takeaways

Insulin resistance is connected to various chronic conditions, and improving metabolic health through lifestyle changes can have positive outcomes.

Insulin resistance is linked to inner ear issues like tinnitus and hearing loss, and understanding the metabolic basis of these conditions can aid in prevention and treatment.

Insulin resistance plays a role in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gallbladder stone formation, emphasizing the importance of addressing insulin resistance through diet and lifestyle modifications.

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The impact of metabolic health on chronic disorders

Insulin resistance, a metabolic disorder, is linked to various chronic illnesses. Metabolic health can be improved through lifestyle changes, leading to positive outcomes for chronic conditions. There is hope for preventing and reversing poor metabolic health.

Introduction

3min

Insulin Resistance and its Impact on Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

7min

Optimizing Metabolic Health and Exploring the Link Between Tinnitus and Insulin Resistance

4min

The Connection Between High Blood Sugar and Chronic Conditions

2min

The Connection Between High Blood Sugar and Chronic Conditions

7min

Insulin Resistance and Gallbladder Stones

26min

Understanding Glucagon and Glycemic Control

14min

From gallbladder issues to tinnitus to fatty liver disease and more, many chronic conditions have links to high blood sugar and insulin resistance. Dr. Ben Bikman and Dr. Casey Means discuss the connections between insulin resistance and ear-nose-and-throat conditions, how insulin resistance increases the risk for gallbladder stones, what non-alcoholic fatty liver disease does to the body, and how you can mitigate these chronic health conditions for improved quality of life.

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.

🎙 What Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means discuss:

(00:00) – Intro

(07:16) – A ray of hope in declining health

(09:25) – Metabolic connections for tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss

(11:57) – Undiagnosed metabolic disorders later surface in disease

(13:13) – Insulin resistance and GERD

(20:37) – How insulin resistance contributes to gallblader stones

(27:39) – NAFLD and clearing the liver of fat buildup

(33:47) – Two types of fat cell disorders: hypertropy and hyperplasia

(40:42) – Two foods to avoid for optimized health

(46:16) – When a low carb diet spikes blood glucose