EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 34 MIN
Episode 123: Your Guide to Correcting Insulin Resistance
from The Strength in Hormones Podcast · host Lauren Papanos
Your Guide to Correcting Insulin Resistance If you're struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or irregular cycles, insulin resistance could be at the root. Insulin Resistance affects far more than just blood sugar. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to identify, understand, and correct insulin resistance. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 How to spot insulin resistance and confirm it with the right labs Common symptoms you might be overlooking The connection between insulin resistance, PCOS, thyroid health, and fertility Why the “just cut carbs and exercise more” approach doesn’t work Nutrient deficiencies that can worsen insulin resistance How mitochondrial health impacts energy, metabolism, and blood sugar Hormone shifts in perimenopause and menopause and their effect on insulin sensitivity Practical strategies for using carbs, fats, and exercise to improve insulin function Which labs to track and the optimal ranges for monitoring your progress Important show links 👇👇👇 Find out if you're experiencing insulin resistance with our Blood Sugar Hormone Testing Package Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
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Your Guide to Correcting Insulin Resistance If you're struggling with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or irregular cycles, insulin resistance could be at the root. Insulin Resistance affects far more than just blood sugar. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to identify, understand, and correct insulin resistance. A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇 How to spot insulin resistance and confirm it with the right labs Common symptoms you might be overlooking The connection between insulin resistance, PCOS, thyroid health, and fertility Why the “just cut carbs and exercise more” approach doesn’t work Nutrient deficiencies that can worsen insulin resistance How mitochondrial health impacts energy, metabolism, and blood sugar Hormone shifts in perimenopause and menopause and their effect on insulin sensitivity Practical strategies for using carbs, fats, and exercise to improve insulin function Which labs to track and the optimal ranges for monitoring your progress Important show links 👇👇👇 Find out if you're experiencing insulin resistance with our Blood Sugar Hormone Testing Package Follow me on Instagram Rate the show! Please give us a 5 star rating in your podcast app
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