40 - How To Know if You're Insulin Resistant (and what to do next)

In today's episode, I share all about how to deal with insulin resistance if you have PCOS. If you’re dealing with all of the classical symptoms of PCOS, including weight loss, insulin resistance most likely is the root cause. Between 70%-90% of women with PCOS are also diagnosed with insulin resistance (or are experiencing the symptoms). But good news! Today we explore the lifestyle changes that will help you manage and balance insulin resistance, including nutrition, sleep and supplementation. Not sure if you are insulin resistant? We’ll cover what tests you can request from your physician and specialists I recommend. Plus, in this episode I answer questions from listeners related to weight loss and how to make lifestyle changes when you’re dealing with picky eaters at home. Tune in now to learn about how you can manage insulin resistance and get back on the road to recovery. What you’ll learn in this episode: Overview of insulin resistance and risk factors How to determine if you’re insulin resistant and what tests to request from your healthcare provider Lifestyle changes you can make to manage and balance you’re your body if you are insulin resistant How to manage your weight when dealing with insulin resistance How do deal with children who are picky eaters Links mentioned in this episodeJoin PCOS Insiders HOMA-IR Calculator Ep. 9 – PCOS Basics: Part 1 – Eating Well Ep. 10 – PCOS Basics: Part 2 – Boosting Success Ep. 11 – PCOS Basics: Part 3 - Supplements Questions? Or interested in becoming a client? Email me at [email protected]. If you’re not following me on social media, what are you waiting for? Follow me on Instagram @pcosnutritionistdafna and on Facebook.