EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 11 MIN
#109 Why Doctors Miss Insulin Resistance in PCOS/PMOS
from PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive · host Lindsie Vizethann
Resources Mentioned Get the free Summer Sanity Guide when you download the Healthy Ever After app on apple or on android In this episode you'll learn: Why fasting glucose and A1C can appear normal despite insulin resistance The importance of fasting insulin as an early metabolic marker Why insulin resistance often goes undiagnosed for years The difference between "normal" and "optimal" lab values Common reasons physicians may not order fasting insulin How insurance and healthcare guidelines influence testing Symptoms that may point toward insulin resistance Questions to ask your healthcare provider When direct-to-consumer lab testing or functional medicine may be appropriate Why trusting your body's signals matters How insulin resistance can often be reversed with the right support Key Takeaways ✔️ Normal lab work doesn't always mean optimal health. ✔️ Insulin resistance develops years before blood sugar becomes abnormal. ✔️ Prevention should begin long before diabetes develops. ✔️ Your symptoms deserve investigation—even if routine labs are "normal." ✔️ The goal isn't to fight your body—it's to understand and support it. Connect with Lindsie If this episode helped you: Subscribe to PCOS Unfiltered Leave a review Share this episode with someone who needs answers Join the Healthy Ever After community through the app for recipes, resources, coaching, and exclusive content ⚠️ Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. 📘 Healthy for a Reason: 12 Practical Guidelines to Feel Like Yourself AgainIf you're tired of starting over, trying harder, and wondering why nothing seems to work, Healthy for a Reason was written for you.For years, we've been told the answer is more willpower, more restriction, and more rules. But if you've struggled with cravings, fatigue, emotional eating, poor sleep, or stubborn weight despite doing everything "right," you know it's not that simple.What if those struggles weren't signs that you've failed?What if they were your body's way of asking for something different?In Healthy for a Reason, Lindsie combines nearly two decades of nursing experience with practical health coaching strategies to help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. You'll learn how to calm your nervous system, recognize your body's signals, build sustainable habits, and create lasting health by working with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.This isn't another diet book or a collection of quick fixes. It's a practical, compassionate guide to helping you reconnect with your body, rebuild trust in yourself, and finally understand why you're healthy for a reason.✨ Available now in paperback and Kindle.👉 Grab your copy HERE, available in paperback or on kindle 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover!✅ What's included:Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after)Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changesBonus reflection questions to guide your next steps📥 Grab it HERE!
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If you've ever been told your lab work is "normal" but you still feel exhausted, struggle with weight, battle cravings, or know something isn't right, this episode is for you. In this final replay of the original insulin resistance series, Lindsie explains why insulin resistance is so often overlooked, even though it's one of the driving forces behind PMOS (formerly PCOS). You'll learn why standard blood work frequently misses the earliest signs of metabolic dysfunction, what lab tests to request, and how to confidently advocate for your health. As the conversation around PCOS shifts toward PMOS, understanding insulin resistance has never been more important. This episode empowers you to move beyond "eat less and exercise more" and start asking better questions about what's really happening inside your body. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have spent years searching for answers, you'll walk away with practical knowledge, greater confidence, and hope that lasting change is possible.
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