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The Nutrition Science Podcast

What is Insulin Resistance?

Jun 28, 2023
01:04:45
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Expert on insulin resistance, Jordan Lips, discusses testing insulin sensitivity, benefits of low carb diets, and wearing a CGM to measure blood sugar levels. Topics include staying insulin sensitive, impact on weight loss, and debunking myths about insulin resistance and diet choices.
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Quick takeaways

  • Insulin resistance is a spectrum across different tissues influenced by excess energy accumulation and interferes with insulin signaling.
  • Detecting insulin resistance can be done through fasting insulin tests and markers like HbA1c, reflecting difficulty in glucose disposal.

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Understanding Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance occurs in different tissues and is not a simple switch, but a spectrum of resistance that varies in different body parts such as pancreas, liver, muscles, and blood vessels. Excess energy accumulation, particularly excess fatty acids, interferes with insulin signaling, leading to the body requiring more insulin. This chronic increase in insulin levels due to resistance can have negative health effects.

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