All About Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

Published: Feb. 7, 2018, 9 a.m.

JJ welcomes the amazing Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo to deep dive into insulin resistance and blood sugar balance. Find out what insulin resistance is and how to tell if you have it, plus why it's crucial to take action early to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and protect your health. If you\u2019re struggling with blood sugar issues and stubborn belly fat, you don\u2019t want to miss Dr. Ritamarie\u2019s top diet and lifestyle tips to reverse insulin resistance and feel better fast!\xa0

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Key takeaways:

[1:25] Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo\u2019s career briefing.

[2:50] Issues with blood sugar are the underlying cause of so many health issues.

[3:49] Dr. Ritamarie\u2019s personal experience with high blood sugar

[6:13] Early detection is key.\xa0\xa0\xa0

[7:13] What is insulin resistance?

[9:40] Early signs and symptoms of insulin resistance

[10:47] How is belly fat connected to insulin resistance?

[12:19] It\u2019s not just the food! Exercise, stress management, and good sleep habits are critical.

[14:04] Grazing keeps your insulin levels elevated.

[17:40] What role does genetics play in insulin resistance?

[21:01] It is possible to reverse insulin resistance!

[22:30] The right type of exercise can make a huge impact.

[24:33] The one thing that makes a big difference for Dr. Ritamarie.

[25:49] Take Dr. Ritamarie\u2019s free quiz to find out your risk of insulin resistance and what to do about it.

[27:19] Get better quality of sleep while also calming your brain with JJ\u2019s Sleep Candy.

[27:58] Listener\u2019s question: What\u2019s a sweet snack I can have before bed?

[28:51] It\u2019s not just what you eat, it\u2019s also when you eat.

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Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo

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