The Dr. Hyman Show Normal Blood Sugar But Still Insulin Resistant? Here's Why
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Oct 26, 2026 Normal blood sugar can hide serious metabolic dysfunction. Explore the overlooked role of fasting insulin, what A1C really reveals, and why even lean, healthy-looking people may face hidden risk. The conversation also covers meal timing and food order, sleep, stress, continuous glucose monitors, and practical habits for improving insulin sensitivity.
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Insulin Rises Before Blood Sugar
- Fasting insulin can reveal metabolic dysfunction before fasting glucose changes, making it an earlier warning signal.
- Mark Hyman describes an ideal fasting insulin as under five, although conventional ranges may consider much higher values normal.
The Woman Whose Insulin Hit 300
- One woman maintained normal glucose during a glucose tolerance test despite severe obesity and metabolic risk factors.
- Her insulin reached roughly 300, showing how hard the pancreas can work before glucose finally becomes abnormal.
A Normal A1C Is Not A Clean Bill Of Health
- A1C estimates average blood sugar over roughly two to three months by measuring sugar-modified hemoglobin.
- A normal A1C still cannot rule out insulin resistance if the pancreas is using high insulin to maintain glucose.