098: What Is Insulin Resistance?

Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Steve unpacks the concept of insulin resistance, explaining how frequent carbohydrate consumption leads to high insulin levels and fat storage around vital organs. He discusses the health risks associated with this condition, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. He emphasizes that the solution is reducing carbs, prioritizing protein, and incorporating healthy fats.

[00:01 - 07:20] Understanding Insulin & Its Role in the Body

Insulin is an energy-storage hormone secreted by the pancreas.

The body can use glucose or fat for energy; excess glucose is converted to fat.

High insulin levels lead to fat storage, while low levels promote fat burning.

Overeating glucose causes insulin resistance as the body can't store more fat.

[07:22 - 14:51] The Dangers of Insulin Resistance

High blood insulin levels are the root cause of type 2 diabetes, not just high blood glucose.

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are opposite conditions: type 1 lacks insulin, while type 2 has too much.

Treating type 2 diabetes with more insulin is like giving alcohol to an alcoholic—it worsens the condition.

The solution is to reduce carbohydrate intake, as carbohydrates are the source of excess glucose.

Current treatment recommendations focus on managing glucose but overlook the critical role of insulin.

[14:52 - 23:24] Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Nutrition

Avoid ultra-processed carbs, as they contribute to insulin resistance and poor health.

If you decide you just want some carbohydrates, for whatever reason, choose whole foods like fruits and vegetables with natural fiber to slow glucose absorption and prevent insulin spikes.

High insulin levels block fat burning, leading to hunger and weight gain.

Reducing calories without changing food quality keeps insulin high and causes constant hunger.

Avoid combining fats and carbs, as this promotes insulin spikes and fat storage.

[23:25 - 33:018] Closing Segment

Food companies use addictive ingredients like salt, sugar, and seed oils.

Medications for type 2 diabetes don’t address the root cause and can worsen the condition.

High glucose and insulin levels lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke.

Medications have side effects, creating a cycle of dependency.

Reducing carbs, eating whole foods, eating mostley animal protein and fat, and intermittent fasting can lower insulin and reverse type 2 diabetes.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Every single medication, 100%, there's not a medication out there that does not have adverse effects.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“Insulin resistance is the product of insulin toxicity and glucose toxicity.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“Type 2 diabetes is caused by what you eat.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett

“If this is a glucose toxicity issue, quit eating glucose.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett