Episode 30: Insulin Resistance and Diabetes & Why YOU Should All Care!

(1:20) Go back and listen to the previous two podcasts(2:29) We are going over Insulin Resistance and Diabetes today(2:47) You can identify insulin resistance or diabetes years before a doctor will do the correct blood test(3:27) We are usually diagnosed with diabetes later in life, when in the years leading up to that we are causing damage to ourselves in many ways and we can prevent that(4:44) What is insulin resistance? The majority of people don’t think it will happen to them in the future(6:41) What is neuropathy and why does it matter? (Importance of feeling your feet)(7:50) Neuropathy puts us at a higher risk of serious injury and even death(9:33) All this is very preventable(9:48) Importance of keeping a healthy blood sugar level(10:08) How can we know that we are heading towards diabetes? & Triglycerides(11:38) When we are talking about blood sugar, we aren’t only talking about eating cookies and candies. It is affected by carbs and alcohol for example(12:00) Different types of foods that contain carbs (12:46) People have the wrong idea of a healthy breakfast(13:48) Our body breaks down carbs into sugars and if our body isn’t doing a good job metabolizing that sugar, it turns into fat(14:19) HDO is your good cholesterol, that is often low in pre-diabetes & importance of cardiovascular exercise(15:42) Serum insulin levels, this will let you know if you are insulin resistant or heading that direction. Checks how your body is metabolizing & how it is responding(17:18) Risk factors for becoming insulin resistant(18:17) Jake’s “WOW” moment after something Jenni said(18:58) What you are doing right now is damaging your cells in your 50s,60s,70s(19:30) Can’t undo what you did in your 20s & 30s but can reduce ourselves to be more efficient(20:04) Sleep patterns can increase risk of insulin resistance, as can sleep apnea, vitamin D defiance (20:49) Can’t undo what you have done but you can compensate for it(21:15) Examples of how we can control our blood sugar through other practices(21:59) Biggest thing people should take away from this episode! (Ignorance is NOT bliss)(22:18) Diabetes is one of the leading causes of mortality(23:07) Being aware of your levels is one of the biggest things(23:20) This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy occasional treats and this is what we help people with on a daily basis(23:48) How many cookies does a glass of wine equal for your body? Join us on social media - Facebook: @bermanwellness , @physicaltherapynaplesInstagram: @berman_wellness, @bermanphysicaltherapyEmail us - [email protected]@bermanwellness.comCheck out our website - www.bermanpt.comwww.bermanpt.com/wellnessCheck out the new book, The Berman Method of Golf Performance - www.bermanpt.com/book Check Us Out On Social Media - Facebook: @bermanhealthclub , @physicaltherapynaples, @Berman Golf Instagram: @bermanhealthclub, @bermanphysicaltherapy , @Berman Golf Youtube: Berman Golf, Berman Physical TherapyTikTok: Bermangolf, bermanhealthclubEmail us - [email protected] [email protected] Check out our website - www.bermanpt.com www.bermanhealthclub.comwww.bermangolf.com