How to Track Blood Sugar, Sleep, Stress & Progress - What Your Doctor Isn't Measuring | Dr. Prasanthi | Part 2

This episode isn't about motivation or willpower. It's about what your body is actually doing - and how to track it before a diagnosis forces the conversation.In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Prasanthi - internal medicine physician and diabetes specialist - breaks down the specific markers, tools, and lifestyle decisions that determine metabolic health outcomes. Not in theory. In practice.This was not a lifestyle conversation. It was a systems conversation.We cover:→ Which blood markers to request at your annual physical - and which most doctors don't order by default (CRP, C peptide, fasting insulin)→ Why over-the-counter CGMs have changed what's possible for non-diabetics tracking glucose→ How insulin resistance connects to Alzheimer's disease - and why that raises the stakes for anyone with a family history→ Why BMI is being replaced by visceral fat and waist-to-height ratio as the real metabolic markers→ The surprising lifestyle factor Dr. Prasanthi ranks above diet and exercise: social connection→ What "diabetes distress" actually means - and why it's distinct from clinical depression→ How mindful eating changes your digestion, not just your portions→ Why skipping breakfast may be one of the single worst choices for insulin sensitivity→ Fasting: what the data shows, what it doesn't, and when medical supervision is non-negotiableIf you're an operator, founder, or parent managing energy, mood, and long-term risk - this conversation gives you the right questions before things go wrong.This isn't a highlight reel. It's a practical breakdown of how metabolic health actually works - under real constraints, not in hindsight.Reach out: [email protected] Milestones is a video podcast featuring honest conversations with founders, parents, and investors about building real businesses, staying healthy, and raising families.New episodes release Tuesdays and Fridays.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChiefMilestonesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiefmilestones/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HLDAe7SP3GnJSTOgAQqLy?si=6e9ac82be46f413cApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-milestones/id1861185226