EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 32 MIN
#74 Normal A1C, Still Struggling? The Truth About Insulin Resistance With Beverly Mazza (Part 2)
from PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive · host Beverly Mazza
Resources & Links Beverly Mazza - website Follow Beverly Mazza on instagram The Complete Prediabetes Checklist: 10 Steps to Lower Blood Sugar for Women in Perimenopause Upcoming Event Register for FREE here for the Mindful to Mind-Full Spring Workshop 🗓 March 15 | 12 PM Eastern This live workshop will help you identify which type of hunger is driving the urge to eat, regulate your nervous system before making food decisions, create a repeatable rhythm that supports hormones, blood sugar, and cravings, and shift from mindless autopilot to confident, self-led choices If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, I just can’t stay consistent,” this workshop will help you build the skills that make consistency possible. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why hormonal shifts during PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause impact metabolism The connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, and hormone health Why a normal A1C doesn’t always mean optimal metabolic health How continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) provide real-time insight into blood sugar patterns The role of stress, sleep, and nervous system regulation in blood sugar control Why food isn’t the only factor influencing glucose levels How small lifestyle changes—like movement, breathwork, and meal timing—can influence metabolic health Common mistakes people make when using CGMs without proper guidance The importance of interpreting health data within the full context of labs, symptoms, and lifestyle How personalized data can empower better decisions rather than promote restriction Key Takeaways Metabolic changes often begin before lab values officially cross into “abnormal” ranges. Blood sugar patterns are influenced by stress, sleep, hydration, activity levels, and meal composition. Continuous glucose monitors can be powerful awareness tools when used with proper interpretation and context. Health optimization is not about perfection—it’s about identifying which lever to pull first based on your current capacity. Symptoms, labs, and patterns are signals from your body—not signs that you’re failing. 📘 Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: Rewrite Your PCOS Story to Finally Reclaim Your HealthIf you’re tired of chasing symptoms, starting over, and feeling disconnected from your body, this book was written for you.In Healing Beyond the Diagnosis, Lindsie guides you beyond labels and quick fixes and into a deeper understanding of what your symptoms are actually communicating. This book blends science, lived experience, and compassionate insight to help you rebuild trust with your body, calm your nervous system, and create sustainable, lasting health — without restriction, shame, or burnout.✨ Perfect for women with PCOS who want clarity, confidence, and a path forward that finally makes sense.👉 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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In this episode of PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive, Lindsie sits down for the second part with registered nurse and board-certified nurse coach Beverly Mazza, founder of Purely Present Health, to explore the often overlooked connection between hormones, metabolism, and blood sugar regulation. Together, they discuss how hormonal shifts during PCOS, perimenopause, and menopause can influence metabolic health—often long before standard lab markers like A1C show a problem. Beverly explains how tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can provide personalized insights into how food, stress, sleep, and daily habits impact blood sugar in real time. The conversation highlights that metabolic health is not just about food choices. Stress levels, nervous system regulation, movement, hydration, and lifestyle patterns all play critical roles in how the body processes glucose. Beverly shares how CGMs can empower people to see these connections firsthand, turning data into a powerful behavior-change tool. They also address common mistakes people make when using these devices, such as interpreting the data without proper context or becoming overly restrictive with food. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes the importance of personalized health insights, self-advocacy, and a whole-body approach to metabolic health. Listeners will walk away understanding that symptoms, lab trends, and metabolic data are messages from the body—not failures—and that meaningful health improvements often begin with small, strategic shifts.
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