How to Fix Insulin Resistance: A Comprehensive Guide

🔑Insulin resistance is a state where insulin is elevated, indicating potential metabolic issues.

🔎Fasting insulin levels can help determine insulin resistance, with a healthy range being below 6 micro units per milliliter.

💪Combining fasting insulin and free fatty acids can provide a more accurate measure of insulin resistance using the atpo IR score.

🥦Addressing insulin resistance often involves adopting a low-carb diet and incorporating physical activity into your routine.

💊In some cases, medication may be prescribed to improve insulin sensitivity and manage insulin resistance.

What is insulin resistance?

—Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells become less responsive to the effects of insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar levels.

How is insulin resistance diagnosed?

—Fasting insulin levels and the atpo IR score, which combines fasting insulin and free fatty acids, can help determine insulin resistance.

What can I do to address insulin resistance?

—Lifestyle changes such as adopting a low-carb diet, increasing physical activity, and managing stress can help improve insulin sensitivity.

Can medication help with insulin resistance?

—In some cases, medication may be prescribed to improve insulin sensitivity and manage insulin resistance.

Is insulin resistance reversible?

—Yes, with the right lifestyle changes and treatments, insulin resistance can be reversed or managed effectively.

00:00In this video, we discuss how to identify and address insulin resistance.

03:00Fasting insulin levels can provide insights into insulin resistance state, with a healthy range being below 6 micro units per milliliter.

06:15The atpo IR score combines fasting insulin and free fatty acids to provide a more accurate measure of insulin resistance.

10:45Lifestyle changes, including a low-carb diet, physical activity, and stress management, can help improve insulin sensitivity.

13:30In some cases, medication may be prescribed to improve insulin sensitivity and manage insulin resistance.