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#228 - Why nutrition matters for brain health and how to modify your diet | Dr. Georgia Ede & Dr. Dominic D’Agostino

LEVELS – A Whole New Level

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How to Know if You Have Insulin Resistance

Step one is to get simple blood tests and measures to evaluate yourself for insulin resistance. One method includes measuring waist circumference and comparing it to height. If waist circumference is more than twice height, it's a clue of insulin resistance. Another indicator is dividing triglycerides by HDL on a fasting lipid panel. The resulting number should be less than two. Additionally, getting a fasting insulin level test is recommended. It's a simple and affordable test to assess insulin.

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