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Your metabolism involves all the chemical reactions in your cells that convert food into energy to support your bodily functions. It directly impacts blood sugar, and metabolic dysfunction is a driving force behind insulin resistance. The powerhouses of cells, your mitochondria, drive your metabolism, but they can become dysfunctional. A healthy metabolism manages glucose and insulin efficiently, whereas dysfunction can lead to insulin resistance and high blood sugar, the hallmarks of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Blood test results can offer key insights into your metabolic health. The biomarkers that help provide a snapshot of your metabolic health include hemoglobin A1C (hbA1c), fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and uric acid. Learn more about these biomarkers and how to improve your metabolic health, which informs overall health.

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📍What is discussed:
*00:00 – What Is Glucose Metabolism?*

Metabolism converts food into energy at the cellular level, largely driven by mitochondria.

*00:18 – Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Symptoms and Causes*

Fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and poor metabolic function may stem from impaired mitochondria.

*00:42 – What Is Insulin Resistance?*

Cells become less responsive to insulin, blocking glucose entry and impairing energy production.

*01:10 – Insulin Sensitivity vs. Resistance*

Sensitive cells absorb glucose efficiently; resistance means insulin must work harder to stabilize blood sugar.

*01:24 – What Causes Insulin Resistance?*

Factors include processed foods, high sugar intake, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, and poor sleep.

*01:45 – How to Improve Insulin Sensitivity*

Increase fiber, move regularly, manage stress, and get quality sleep.

*02:03 – Carbs Aren’t the Enemy*

Refined carbs like juice or pastries are problematic—not whole foods like sweet potatoes.

*02:17 – What Is Metabolic Syndrome?*

A cluster of conditions: high triglycerides, glucose, waist size, low HDL, or high blood pressure.

*02:45 – Key Lab Markers for Metabolic Health*

A1C, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and uric acid provide a complete metabolic snapshot.

*03:00 – A1C vs. Fasting Glucose: What’s the Difference?*

A1C reflects average glucose over 2–3 months; fasting glucose is a single moment in time.

*03:12 – What Is Fasting Insulin?*

A test done after overnight fasting; high levels may indicate early insulin resistance.

*03:44 – Why Fasting Insulin Is the Most Sensitive Marker*

It can flag metabolic issues earlier than glucose or A1C.

*04:29 – What Is Uric Acid and Why It Matters*

A byproduct of protein metabolism linked to heart, kidney, and metabolic disease.

*04:56 – How to Lower Uric Acid*

Hydrate, cut sugary drinks, reduce alcohol (especially beer), and limit purine-rich foods like red meat and seafood.

*05:15 – What to Do If Your Insulin Is High*

Try intermittent fasting, reduce processed sugar, and increase protein and fiber intake.

*05:48 – How Stress and Sleep Affect Metabolism*

Cortisol can spike glucose levels—stress and poor sleep dysregulate your blood sugar.

*06:25 – What If A1C or Glucose Is High but Insulin Is Low?*

Still a sign of dysfunction—your metabolic system is out of balance.

*07:10 – Metabolic Markers Can Be Reversed*

With effort and lifestyle changes, most metabolic dysfunction can be improved.

*07:33 – Signs of Early vs. Advanced Dysfunction*

Fatigue and cravings may appear early; obesity, diabetes, PCOS, or gout can develop later.

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