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Insulin 101 (Part 2): What Causes Insulin Resistance and How to Fix It
In Part 2 of this series on insulin, Kayla breaks down six common causes of insulin resistance and the practical lifestyle changes that can help improve it.
While diet certainly plays a role, factors like muscle mass, sleep, stress, hormones, and visceral fat can have a major impact on blood sugar and insulin levels.
You’ll also learn how insulin resistance develops years before blood sugar or A1C levels change, and how tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.
In this episode, Kayla covers:
- 6 major drivers of insulin resistance
- How constant snacking and ultra-processed foods can worsen blood sugar
- The critical role muscle mass plays in insulin sensitivity
- Why visceral fat creates a vicious metabolic cycle
- Common signs and symptoms of insulin resistance
- 3 lifestyle strategies to improve insulin sensitivity
- When intermittent fasting may help—and when it may backfire
If you’re wondering whether insulin resistance may be impacting your health, Kayla shares how to spot the early warning signs and start improving metabolic health today.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Dietary Triggers for Insulin Resistance
07:22 The Impact of Muscle Mass & Movement on Insulin Resistance
12:03 Sleep and Stress Management
17:23 Hormones, Menopause & Insulin Resistance
19:43 The Vicious Cycle of Visceral Fat & IR
22:52 Signs & Symptoms of Insulin Resistance
27:19 Strategies to Combat Insulin Resistance
33:59 Insights on Intermittent Fasting
40:11 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways on Insulin Resistance
Keywords:
blood sugar balance, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), metabolic health, insulin resistance, intermittent fasting, menopause, symptoms of insulin resistance
🔗Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 1 of 2: Insulin 101
Free Dietitian-Approved Food List
Free Blood Sugar & Metabolic Assessment
Blog Post: Metabolic Flexibility Explained
The Metabolic Syndrome of Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Apply to Work with Kayla
Submit Your AMA Question(s)
More from Kayla:
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Kayla's Website
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By Kayla Girgen, RD, CPTIn Part 2 of this series on insulin, Kayla breaks down six common causes of insulin resistance and the practical lifestyle changes that can help improve it.
While diet certainly plays a role, factors like muscle mass, sleep, stress, hormones, and visceral fat can have a major impact on blood sugar and insulin levels.
You’ll also learn how insulin resistance develops years before blood sugar or A1C levels change, and how tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.
In this episode, Kayla covers:
- 6 major drivers of insulin resistance
- How constant snacking and ultra-processed foods can worsen blood sugar
- The critical role muscle mass plays in insulin sensitivity
- Why visceral fat creates a vicious metabolic cycle
- Common signs and symptoms of insulin resistance
- 3 lifestyle strategies to improve insulin sensitivity
- When intermittent fasting may help—and when it may backfire
If you’re wondering whether insulin resistance may be impacting your health, Kayla shares how to spot the early warning signs and start improving metabolic health today.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Dietary Triggers for Insulin Resistance
07:22 The Impact of Muscle Mass & Movement on Insulin Resistance
12:03 Sleep and Stress Management
17:23 Hormones, Menopause & Insulin Resistance
19:43 The Vicious Cycle of Visceral Fat & IR
22:52 Signs & Symptoms of Insulin Resistance
27:19 Strategies to Combat Insulin Resistance
33:59 Insights on Intermittent Fasting
40:11 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways on Insulin Resistance
Keywords:
blood sugar balance, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), metabolic health, insulin resistance, intermittent fasting, menopause, symptoms of insulin resistance
🔗Links Mentioned In This Episode:
Episode 1 of 2: Insulin 101
Free Dietitian-Approved Food List
Free Blood Sugar & Metabolic Assessment
Blog Post: Metabolic Flexibility Explained
The Metabolic Syndrome of Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Apply to Work with Kayla
Submit Your AMA Question(s)
More from Kayla:
Follow on Instagram
Subscribe on YouTube
Kayla's Website