Insulin Resistance Protocol

Insulin resistance happens when your body’s cells stop responding well to insulin, the hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy. As a result, your body pumps out more insulin just to keep blood sugar normal.

If this cycle continues, it can lead to type 2 diabetes and other issues.

Common signs and symptoms:

• High blood sugar (consider HbA1c) or insulin (consider c-peptide) on labs

• Crashing after meals, fatigue, and brain fog

• Weight gain around the waist

• Increased hunger and cravings

• High blood pressure

• High triglycerides and low HDL 

• Hormone imbalances (e.g., PCOS, testosterone changes)

• Dark skin patches around the neck, armpits, or groin

Why Does It Happen? (Root Causes)