Today I wanted to bring to the spotlight the #1 hormonal problem that affects 1/2 of all Americans: Insulin Resistance! This is the underlying root cause of Prediabetes, Diabetes, and the growing epidemic of Obesity.
Your fasting blood glucose and Hb A1c (marker of your blood sugars over a 3 month period) are just the tip of the iceberg! The giant iceberg beneath the surface is the Insulin levels. That’s why I always check my patients’ 12-hour fasting Insulin levels. An ideal fasting insulin is 6. If your fasting insulin is higher, like > 10, this suggests Insulin Resistance.
Insulin is the hormone made by your pancreas that tells your cells to take up blood sugar. If your cells stop listening to Insulin, your pancreas responds by pouring out even more Insulin! The problem is Insulin makes you hungry and tells your cells to store fat and lock it away! This creates a vicious cycle that makes it very hard to lose weight.
The great news is Insulin Resistance is reversible! Please check out my YouTube video (see link above) where I explain how to shut down the Insulin levels through diet, lifestyle and key supplements. Two of my favorite supplements for activating Insulin receptors are Berberine Pro and Cinnamon and Chromium.
Reversing Insulin resistance can help prevent many chronic diseases including heart disease, fatty liver disease, and even Alzheimer’s dementia.
Please post any questions or comments below the video! I look forward to hearing from you!
Warm regards,
Rajsree Nambudripad, MD
Dr. Rajsree is a caring and compassionate physician, who is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Integrative/Holistic medicine. She is passionate about helping patients optimize their health through a preventative approach involving healthy lifestyle, dietary changes, targeted nutritional supplementation, and optimizing hormones. Her practice is unique in the personalized attention she devotes to each and every patient.