Insulin resistance often exists long before diabetes, and long before patients are told anything is wrong.
What Is Insulin Resistance?
It’s a state where cells stop responding effectively to insulin, leading to:
- Elevated blood sugar
- Increased fat storage
- Energy crashes
- Difficulty losing weight
Symptoms Patients Often Miss
- Abdominal weight gain
- Afternoon fatigue
- Brain fog
- Sugar cravings
- “Normal” labs that don’t feel normal
Conditions Linked to Insulin Resistance
- Type 2 diabetes
- PCOS
- Cardiovascular disease
- Fatty liver disease
- Cognitive decline
How We Screen for It
- Fasting insulin
- A1c trends
- Waist circumference
- Lifestyle assessment
Reversing Insulin Resistance
- Nutrition strategies
- Resistance training
- Sleep optimization
- Medications when appropriate
Next Step
If weight loss feels impossible or fatigue is constant:
Book a metabolic health consultation at Luxury Lifestyle Medicine™
Medical Disclaimer: Educational information only.
