Tired all the time? Craving sugar? Gaining weight even when you're “eating healthy”?

You might be dealing with insulin resistance and not even know it.

In this episode, I break down what insulin resistance actually is (in plain English), why it’s so common in women during key life stages like perimenopause, and how to spot the early signs before it becomes a bigger issue.

We cover:

• What insulin resistance really means, and why your basic blood tests might miss it

• The best blood tests to ask your GP for (and how to interpret them)

• Why you can have “normal” results like fasting glucose or HbA1c but still be insulin resistant

• How insulin resistance links to hormones, weight gain, high cholesterol and fatigue

• The truth about low carb diets - what the research actually says (and what to do instead)

• Real life client examples and the lifestyle changes that move the needle

• Key supplements to consider and what to eat to support insulin sensitivity

If you feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to - or you’ve been told everything looks “fine” on paper, but you know something feels off - this episode is for you.

 

Looking for support with your nutrition? 👉 Check out The Balanced Body Reset — my 30-day program to help you get back in control of food, energy, and confidence: https://helena-mcdonald-3e4c.mykajabi.com/30-day-balanced-body-reset 

And as always, if you want personalised 1:1 support, you can contact me directly over on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.by.helena/