Angela presents a bitesized edition alongside Megan Nolte, in which they look at the critical differences between insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes, emphasising the often-overlooked role of insulin in blood sugar regulation.

They explain how insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps move glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy storage, and how high insulin levels can lead to insulin resistance, where cells become less responsive, requiring more insulin to achieve the same effect.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the movement of glucose from the bloodstream into cells for energy storage.
Insulin resistance occurs when cells become less sensitive to insulin, requiring more of the hormone to manage blood sugar levels. This can lead to prediabetes and eventually type 2 diabetes if not addressed.
Fasting insulin levels can rise years before blood sugar levels show abnormalities. Regular testing of fasting insulin is crucial for early detection of insulin resistance, even if blood sugar and haemoglobin A1C levels appear normal.
Common indicators include high blood pressure, elevated triglycerides, weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, sugar cravings, and joint pain. These symptoms can manifest even in individuals with a normal weight.

BEST MOMENTS

"Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas and it has several vital roles in the body, but the one that we're focusing on today is blood sugar regulation."

"If people take nothing away from this interview, please go get your fasting insulin checked. It ideally should be less than six."

"Insulin resistance is prediabetes. It is type 2 diabetes. And the scary part is 88% of adults, at least in America, have some degree of insulin resistance."

"High blood pressure is actually the first sign of insulin resistance. Insulin increases water retention, which will raise blood pressure."

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ABOUT THE HOST

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.

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