Category: Metabolic Health - The Insulin Resistance Lab

Why Metabolically Healthy People Rarely Exceed 140 mg/dL: What the Research Shows

Blood sugar is not supposed to be a massive roller coaster. In a metabolically healthy body, glucose rises modestly after meals, peaks within about an hour, and then gently comes back to baseline within a few hours. Over an entire day, that pattern keeps blood sugar tightly controlled, largely bewteen about 60 mg/dL and 140 […]

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8 Hidden Drivers of Type 2 Diabetes – The Ominous Octet

Many individuals are told that managing type 2 diabetes is simply a matter of controlling blood sugar. As long as glucose levels fall within a target range, they are often reassured that everything is under control. In some cases, a prescription is provided without much explanation about the underlying causes of elevated blood sugar. This

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Fasting Blood Sugar: What Do the Numbers Mean?

Fasting blood sugar refers to the level of glucose in your bloodstream after you haven’t eaten for at least eight hours. It is a commonly used marker of metabolic health, often included in routine blood work during doctor visits. This measurement can provide valuable insight into how your body manages glucose when not influenced by

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Prediabetes 101: What It Is and Why It Matters

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It can be a warning sign that your body is struggling to regulate blood sugar effectively. Prediabetes suggests a decrease in insulin sensitivity and an increase in insulin resistance, potentially elevating the risk

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Insulin Resistance Basics: The Root of Metabolic Dysfunction

Insulin resistance occurs when your body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, the hormone responsible for moving sugar (glucose) from your bloodstream into your cells for energy. To compensate, your pancreas produces more insulin to keep blood sugar levels stable. Over time, this overproduction can result in consistently high insulin levels, known as hyperinsulinemia. If left

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