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#147: Blood sugar: what can go wrong, and how to improve insulin sensitivity through nutrition with Katherine Andrew  by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

#147: Blood sugar: what can go wrong, and how to improve insulin sensitivity through nutrition with Katherine Andrew

from The Dr. Shannon Show

by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT

Published: Thu Jan 04 2024

Show Notes

If you consume any wellness content, you may have noticed increased attention on insulin and blood sugar. What does it mean to be "insulin resistant," and what are the symptoms to look for? How can insulin resistance affect fitness results? How can we improve our insulin sensitivity with diet, lifestyle, and exercise? Katherine Andrew, Registered Dietitian, and I discuss these topics and more.

0:00: Introduction
1:44: What is blood sugar and insulin?
4:42: When does the body tap into the liver for stored glycogen vs. fat stores?
8:30: How do frequent, small meals affect blood sugar?
:Insulin resistance
:Why is insulin resistance a problem?
:Can you be insulin resistant while being lean?
:Symptoms of insulin resistance
:How does insulin resistance affect fitness results?
:What can you do to improve insulin resistance?
:Physical factors that can affect blood sugar
:The role of nutrition in improving insulin resistance
:How do you know what the “right eating window” is for you?
:How to know you’re on the right track

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