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Published Dec 5, 2023

523. Ask Dr. G: Spotting Red Flags and Reversing Pre-diabetes

Explore the complexities of insulin resistance and pre-diabetes with Jeff Krasno and Dr. Sara Gottfried as they delve into early detection, the ketogenic diet's benefits, and personalized glucose management strategies tailored for women, emphasizing the use of continuous glucose monitors for optimal health outcomes.
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  • Insulin Resistance

    and explore the intricacies of insulin resistance, a condition where cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. Sara emphasizes that glucose changes occur late in the insulin resistance process, suggesting the importance of early detection through insulin testing 1. Jeff shares his personal experience, highlighting the common symptoms like brain fog and fatigue, which often go unnoticed until significant health issues arise 2.

    Insulin resistance was something that I really struggled with in my thirties, maybe even dating back to my twenties, and I didn't know.

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    Understanding these early signs is crucial for preventing the progression to diabetes 2.

       

    Symptoms & Awareness

    The prevalence of pre-diabetes is alarmingly high, with many individuals unaware of their condition. Jeff notes that 50% of adults in America are either diabetic or pre-diabetic, with 90% of the latter group unaware of their status 3. Common symptoms such as skin tags, carbohydrate cravings, and chronic fatigue are often dismissed as minor inconveniences rather than indicators of a serious health issue 2.

    I had all the most common boring, prosaic symptoms. Brain fog, chronic fatigue.

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    Raising awareness about these symptoms can lead to earlier diagnosis and intervention, potentially reversing the course of pre-diabetes 3.

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