Insulin 101 (Part 2): What Causes Insulin Resistance and How to Fix It

In Part 2 of this series on insulin, Kayla breaks down six common causes of insulin resistance and the practical lifestyle changes that can help improve it. While diet certainly plays a role, factors like muscle mass, sleep, stress, hormones, and visceral fat can have a major impact on blood sugar and insulin levels.You’ll also learn how insulin resistance develops years before blood sugar or A1C levels change, and how tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can help uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface.In this episode, Kayla covers:6 major drivers of insulin resistanceHow constant snacking and ultra-processed foods can worsen blood sugar The critical role muscle mass plays in insulin sensitivityWhy visceral fat creates a vicious metabolic cycleCommon signs and symptoms of insulin resistance3 lifestyle strategies to improve insulin sensitivityWhen intermittent fasting may help—and when it may backfireIf you’re wondering whether insulin resistance may be impacting your health, Kayla shares how to spot the early warning signs and start improving metabolic health today.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:55 Dietary Triggers for Insulin Resistance07:22 The Impact of Muscle Mass & Movement on Insulin Resistance12:03 Sleep and Stress Management17:23 Hormones, Menopause & Insulin Resistance19:43 The Vicious Cycle of Visceral Fat & IR22:52 Signs & Symptoms of Insulin Resistance27:19 Strategies to Combat Insulin Resistance33:59 Insights on Intermittent Fasting40:11 Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways on Insulin ResistanceKeywords:blood sugar balance, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), metabolic health, insulin resistance, intermittent fasting, menopause, symptoms of insulin resistance🔗Links Mentioned In This Episode:Episode 1 of 2: Insulin 101Free Dietitian-Approved Food ListFree Blood Sugar & Metabolic AssessmentBlog Post: Metabolic Flexibility ExplainedThe Metabolic Syndrome of Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire HaverApply to Work with KaylaSubmit Your AMA Question(s)More from Kayla:Follow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeKayla's Website