Are You Insulin Resistant? The Signs, Tests & Hacks That Actually Work With Dr. Adrian Chavez, PhD

Send us Fan MailBlood sugar is everywhere right now. Glucose spikes, continuous glucose monitors, apple cider vinegar before meals, walking after meals, berberine, cutting carbs… but how much of this actually matters?In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a PhD focused on insulin resistance and metabolic health, to break down what you actually need to know about blood sugar.We talk about what insulin resistance really is, why it can develop years before diabetes, whether fasting insulin and HOMA-IR are worth testing, what a normal blood sugar response after eating should look like, and whether healthy people actually need to worry about glucose spikes.We also get into CGMs, berberine, apple cider vinegar, post-meal walks, calorie intake, body fat, strength training, cardio, fibre, protein, and the lifestyle changes that actually make the biggest difference for metabolic health.Plus, we zoom out into a much bigger conversation about the wellness industry, health optimization, and why so many people are spending enormous amounts of time and money worrying about tiny details while overlooking the habits that have the strongest evidence behind them.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re insulin resistant, what blood work actually matters, or what you should be doing to protect your metabolic health long term, this episode will give you a much clearer place to start.In this episode, we discuss:• What insulin resistance actually is• How insulin resistance can develop before diabetes• Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR• Whether blood sugar spikes are actually harmful• Continuous glucose monitors for healthy people• Berberine and whether it actually works• Apple cider vinegar and post-meal walks• Strength training, cardio and daily movement• Calorie intake, body fat and metabolic health• Protein, fibre and blood sugar control• The problem with over-optimizing your health• What actually matters for long-term wellnessFollow Dr. Adrian Chavez on Instagram: @dr.adrianchavezListen to The Nutrition Science Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Use code GGW20 for 20% Stay Above Nutrition products (US & Canada)!You can check them out hereSHOP OUR MERCH HERE <3Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. You can also subscribe to our Youtube Channel @Girlsgonewellnesspodcast to watch our episodes! Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.