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Jun 2023
1h 4m

What is Insulin Resistance?

Dr. Adrian Chavez
About this episode

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast!

In this episode, I am publishing my interview with Jordan Lips on the Where Optiomal Meets Practical Podcast centered around insulin resistance. 

In this episode we discuss: 

  • A little about my story
  • The definition of insulin resistance  
  • How to test your insulin sensitivity?\
  • Whether you should go low carb to improve insulin sensitivity?
  •  If you should wear a CGM to measure your blood sugar/insulin?
  • Top 6 things to stay insulin sensitive
  • If insulin resistance prevents weight loss?

and more. 

If you want to learn more about insulin resistance make sure and check it out. 

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