What is Insulin Resistance and Why Does It Occur? (causes, symptoms, testing, treatment)

In this presentation, you'll learn why insulin resistance is the root cause of obesity and type 2 diabetes. More importantly, you'll learn how you can reverse this condition with simple and effective lifestyle changes.

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// T I M E S T A M P S
[0:00] Topic Intro
[5:15] How is obesity measured?
[10:10] Why the rise in obesity and severe obesity since 1977?
[17:31] What causes obesity...insulin or calories?
[20:40] Brain insulin sensitivity explained.
[24:00] Difference between visceral and subcutaneous body fat.
[27:12] How the hypothalamus regulates hunger and eating behavior.
[28:25] Ghrelin hormone function and regulation.
[31:31] Satiety hormones explained.
[32:39] Body set point weight (working and not working).
[38:44] Weight regain after weight loss explained
[44:56] Best diet for long-term weight loss.
[59:53] What is insulin resistance?
[1:01:29] Insulin resistance testing (fasting insulin and HOMA-IR tutorial)
[1:02:54] Signs and symptoms of insulin resistance.
[1:08:43] What causes insulin resistance?
[1:20:08] Why tracking macronutrients is helpful for weight loss.
[1:21:39] How is insulin affected by different macronutrients?
[1:22:27] Different types of carbohydrates explained.
[1:22:48] Why protein is important and good for weight loss.
[1:33:20] Dietary fats explained.
[1:46:11] Insulin resistance diet (eat lots of these!)
[1:50:51] Insulin resistance diet (avoid or eat these less than daily)
[1:54:15] Intermittent fasting and insulin resistance.
[1:58:12] Sleep and insulin resistance.
[1:59:13] Best exercise for insulin resistance.


// R E S O U R C E S
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Test Your Insulin at Home | https://www.zivli.com/testing?el=YT

Free Master Your Macros Training Videos - https://www.zivli.com/macros?el=YT

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// V I D E O S
Low Carb & Sugar Lifestyle Playlist -    • Low Sugar and Carb Diet to Reduce Ins...  

Intermittent Fasting Playlist -    • Intermittent Fasting to Reduce Insuli...  

Lower Blood Sugar & Reverse Prediabetes Playlist -    • Lower Blood Sugar & Reverse Prediabetes  

Disease Prevention Playlist -    • Disease Prevention  


// F O L L O W
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// D I S C L A I M E R
Dr. Morgan Nolte is a doctor of physical therapy and a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Nolte and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Zivli, LLC and Morgan Nolte, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

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