EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 8 MIN
Is 100g of Carbs Per Day Okay for Insulin Resistance?
from CFP Weight Loss with Russell Clark · host Russell Clark, FNP-C
Is 100g of Carbs Per Day Okay for Insulin Resistance? Welcome to CFP Weight Loss. I'm Russell Clark, Nurse Practitioner. Today, we're exploring Is 100 grams of Carbs Per Day Okay for Insulin Resistance?. ... I'm going to keep this calm and practical, and stick to what the clinical evidence actually says. ... We'll touch on insulin resistance, 100 grams carbs, menopause weight gain — especially as they apply to real people over forty. ... For millions of adults navigating insulin resistance, especially women in their mid-40s to mid-50s experiencing perimenopause or menopause, carbohydrate intake becomes a central question. Is 100 grams of carbs a day a safe, effective target, or does it risk worsening blood sugar control and stubborn weight gain? The answer lies in understanding how insulin resistance interacts with hormonal shifts, metabolic rate, and food quality. ... Insulin resistance develops when cells become less responsive to insulin, forcing the pancreas to produce more to manage blood glucose. This often coincides with declining estrogen during menopause, which promotes visceral fat storage and further impairs insulin sensitivity. Listen at CFP Weight Loss — clinical guide with Russell Clark, FNP-C. Read more: https://blog.cfpweightloss.com/understanding-it-okay-to-eat-100-grams-of-carbs-a-day-for-people-with-insulin-resistance
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