The Hidden Causes of Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes

In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines sits down with Dr. Jason Shumard to explore the root causes of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammation.They discuss why blood sugar is only part of the story, the role of toxins, cellular health, and advanced testing, and how a functional medicine approach can help uncover what's driving metabolic disease. The conversation also covers GLP-1 medications, detoxification, regenerative therapies, and practical strategies for improving long-term metabolic health.In This Episode-- Why insulin resistance is more than a blood sugar problem-- The connection between inflammation and chronic disease-- Advanced testing beyond routine lab work-- How toxins impact metabolic and cellular health-- The role of detoxification in improving health-- Where GLP-1 medications fit into treatment-- Lifestyle strategies for preventing and reversing metabolic dysfunction#BloodSugar#InsulinResistance#Type2Diabetes#FunctionalMedicine#MetabolicHealthDERRICKInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrickJASONWebsite: https://drshumard.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjasonshumardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjasonshumarddc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shumard-853658140/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjasonshumard