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Reality Check Podcast

Ep. 99 What Is Insulin Resistance? | Fasting Insulin, Blood Sugar, Weight Gain, and Functional Lab Markers

April 22, 2026·58 min
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Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check with Jessica and Jillian, Jessica and Jillian break down what insulin resistance actually is, how it develops long before a prediabetes diagnosis, and why so many women are missed when fasting glucose still looks “normal” on paper. This conversation explains why insulin resistance is not just a blood sugar issue. It is a broader energy handling issue shaped by muscle mass, stress, sleep, inflammation...

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