Insulin Resistance, Fertility, and Taking Your Health Back

Insulin resistance doesn’t just affect blood sugar — it impacts hormones, fertility, energy, and long-term health.

In this episode, Tracy sits down with PA and women’s health coach Chelsea Hayman to unpack how insulin resistance shows up in real life, why “normal labs” don’t always tell the full story, and what clinicians and patients can do to break the cycle of crashes, cravings, and burnout.

They explore fertility struggles, continuous glucose monitors, stress physiology, and practical strategies for stabilizing hormones and blood sugar — without extreme diets or unsustainable routines.

Whether you’re supporting patients with PCOS, infertility, fatigue, or metabolic dysfunction — or navigating this yourself — this conversation will change how you think about women’s health.

How insulin resistance affects fertility and hormone balance
Why A1C can be normal — and problems still exist
The “protein + fiber first” strategy
How stress worsens blood sugar regulation
When CGMs can be helpful (even without diabetes)
Small, sustainable changes that actually work
Why women must stop putting their health last

Timestamps:

[2:30] Meet Chelsea Hayman

[3:30] Blood Sugar and Fertility

[4:45] Chelsea’s Struggles with Infertility

[9:00] Defining Insulin Resistance

[11:00] Blood Sugar Control & Fertility Outcomes

[13:00] Stress & Hormones

[16:00] Implementing Lifestyle Changes

[17:00] Choosing a Continuous Glucose Monitor

[23:00] How to Plan Your Plate

[25:00] Self Care & Meeting Your Own Basic Needs

[29:00] Connect with Chelsea & Where to Find Her

Connect with Chelsea:

Website: www.empowerglucose.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/empoweredglucose

Social: @empoweredglucose at https://www.instagram.com/empoweredglucose/

Keywords: insulin resistance, blood sugar, hormone imbalance, fertility, infertility, PCOS, continuous glucose monitor, CGM, women’s metabolic health, metabolic health, PA podcast, women’s health, wellness, clinician wellness, hormones, gestational diabetes, insulin resistance

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