Longevity by Design

How To Prevent And Reverse Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy


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When you hear the word “insulin” what comes to mind first? If your first thought was diabetes, you are not alone. Insulin is most often associated with diabetes, but it plays a key role in many aspects of our health. Did you know that insulin is associated with brain health and cognition? Or that managing insulin levels can aid in weight management?

In this episode, Dr. Lovejoy discusses insulin resistance, blood glucose control, and weight management. She shares several strategies to prevent and reverse insulin resistance through lifestyle habits to empower others to live healthier longer.

Timestamps
- Introduction to glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance: (1:45–5:30)
- Glucose spikes and the use of continuous glucose monitors: (5:31–10:55)
- Prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes: (10:55–18:27)
- Insulin's impact on brain health and cognition: (18:28–21:20)
- Insulin studies in model organisms: (21:21–24:50)
- Dietary fat and insulin resistance: (24:50–30:00) 
- Glycemic index and glycemic load: (30:01–34:20)
- The ketogenic diet and insulin resistance: (34:20–42:20)
- Postmenopausal women and insulin resistance: (42:20–49:00)
- The future of GLP-1 agonists: (49:00–57:30)
- AMA: Insulin resistance: (57:31–1:17:50)
- Top tip for optimal fasting insulin levels (1:17:51–end)

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