It's Time You Learned About Insulin Resistance
What it is, why it matters, and how to spot it early.
You’ve probably heard the term ‘insulin resistance’ thrown around, but have you ever really stopped to think about what it means and why it’s important?
If you’re serious about your long-term health, insulin resistance is something you need to pay attention to.
It’s more common than you might think, and it has a bigger impact on your health than you realise!
I remember first learning about this when I studied nutrition, and my mind was kind of blown!
It’s kind of ironic that I’m hitting send on this post having just had a week of breakfasts of french toast and pain au chocolat in France, but we move.
And to be fair, I did always tend to start the breakfast with some scrambled eggs, devilled eggs (B2B eggs, what a life), spinach and the occasional beef sausage. I’ll explain more about why I did this later in the post.
What Is Insulin Resistance, Anyway?
Essentially, insulin resistance means your body isn’t responding to insulin as it should.
Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells absorb glucose (sugar) from the blood for energy. But when you develop insulin resistance, your cells become less responsive to insulin. As a result, your pancreas tries to compensate by producing more insulin, which leads to higher levels of insulin in your blood.
While it can feel sudden, insulin resistance usually develops gradually beneath the surface, often as a result of nutrition and lifestyle habits - many of which you can influence with small, consistent changes.
Why Should You Care About Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance isn’t just about blood sugar. It can affect