It's estimated that nearly 38 percent of the U.S. population is prediabetic, yet many of those people don't know it and are unaware of the potential health consequences that can result.

Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, joins us to delve into this critical topic and its implications for health, including the various conditions it can lead to, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer's and dementia. He explains the factors that contribute to insulin resistance, how to measure and monitor blood sugar, and the habits we can adopt to manage blood sugar effectively.

This episode of Life Time Talks is part of our series on Performance and Longevity with MIORA.

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