Are You Insulin Resistant? How to Know and What to Do

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Are You Insulin Resistant? How to Know and What to Do - Thomas DeLauer
There's some very telltale signs that you could be insulin resistant. The scary thing with insulin resistance is that so many people walk around not even knowing that they're insulin resistant. When I was a hundred pounds overweight, I didn't know that I was insulin resistant. I didn't know that I was prediabetic until I actually looked at blood work.
But now in retrospect, I look back at the signs, I realize, "Hey, I had a lot of these symptoms." So I wanted to lay them out for you. I also wanted to explain what insulin resistance is in a simple nutshell. So we're going to dive all into this and you're going to have a clear understanding of whether you're insulin resistant or not. Or maybe you can start pinpointing people in your life that could be so you can help them get some help.
So first off, what is insulin resistance? Well, let's make this very, very simple. You have your pancreas and inside your pancreas you have these little beta cells, okay? When you consume carbohydrates, these carbohydrates come in and they trigger the beta cells to produce insulin, okay?
So insulin is then released and normally insulin goes to a cell and tells the cell to open up so that the carbohydrates can get into the cell. Well, insulin resistance means that your cell has a little wall in front of it and it can't let insulin and carbohydrates in.
It's insulin resistant. So you see the insulin just kind of bounces off the cell. So basically what happens is the cell has gotten so used to seeing insulin all the time from, of course, blood glucose coming in so much that it ends up just shutting the door to it. It's like developing the habituation of a fan being on for a long time. It just becomes white noise after a while. So it can be very dangerous stuff.
So the first one is what's known as Acanthosis. Okay. Now what this is, is high levels of insulin in, and basically the body's trying to produce a lot of insulin, it causes the skin cells to reproduce really rapidly and also increases melanin. So what ends up happening is you get this almost blotchiness to the skin, but more so you get like a redness and a darkness. So you've noticed that, well, I'm not really tan, but I look kind of reddish dark.
Well that could be a sign, okay? Because the skin cells reproduce rapidly. So you really end up developing this acanthosis. So that's a hard sign to really diagnose because you really have to know what you're looking for. But when it's coupled with some of these other things is when it adds up.
Okay, the next up is going to be tingling. This is one that I suffered with and didn't really realize. In fact, I thought it was just the fact that I was overweight and my muscles were fatigued.
Okay? So excess glucose ultimately ends up damaging the nerves and the extremities. So then what's happening is your brain is having a hard time sending the signal, and when it does send the signal, it gets disrupted and it gives you that kind of pins and needles feeling.
Okay, here's an interesting one. You're hungry after eating, you eat, you're satiated, you're full for a minute, and then you get hungry again and you start thinking that, "Well, maybe it's just the blood sugar just rising and falling." Now it's a little bit more complicated than that.
You see, what's happening is your glucose is not getting into the cell because the insulin is not working, right, it's not letting the glucose in. So what's happening is the cell is never getting a true signal that it's been nourished.
So your cells throughout your body are just waiting for glucose to come in, but the glucose isn't coming in. So the cells are telling your brain that they're hungry still. So it's sending mixed signals to your brain, telling you to eat more when in reality you're just packing on calories and packing on pounds because what's happening is your cells aren't actually getting nourished.
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[@billgoins9987]

Thomas, I first got turned onto LCHF, Keto & IF by watching and listening to Dr. Jason Fung and then I found your channel and have been watching a lot of your videos. I started doing LCHF combined with IF on May 23rd at a weight of 320 lbs. I then went to Keto and IF. Since finding your channel I have now started trying to do Clean Keto & IF and as of this morning I am down to 270 lbs. But today I found several articles saying that LCHF & Keto both will cause insulin resistance in the long term. I am not sure I believe that. I tend to believe you and Dr. Fung as the science you both provide seems to be pretty clear on it. One article I found is titled "Low Carbohydrate Diets: Understanding the Grim Long-Term Effects" on the Mastering Diabetes site. Would you mind looking into that article and the studies it references and commenting on them. If you have already done this could you please point me to where I can see them. Thanks.

[@rubenraudalesortega7126]

You're Legend

[@catherinerivera6646]

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[@jenniferd.w.357]

I have every symptom, and recently started getting cellulitis and no idea why. My father died of complications from type 2 diabetes years ago. I suffer from insomnia and when I'm lucky enough to fall asleep, I have woken up to find that sometime during the night I have sleep eaten a giant spoon or two of jelly or 1/4 of an entire cake maybe pudding. Its crazy. Have you ever heard of sleep eating? I have not. Once on a road trip my son asked me why was I ignoring him when I got up he was on his computer in the hotel. I told him I didnt get up so how could I ignore him? He said I went to the mini fridge took out two pudding cups, peeled the tops off and didn't even get a spoon I just squeezed the pudding from the cup into my mouth got another one did the same thing, threw the cups into the sink and went back to bed like a zombie. What the heck? Its a bit frightening actually to me.

[@sunshinesunflowerz1647]

I’ve always had acanthosis nigrians since I was a little girl, around my neck, elbows and knees. Its amazing to me that my mother never caught on, to get me tested for insulin resistant when I was little: she thought I didn’t scrub myself enough as to why my knees were dark because I’m sure I would’ve made the conscientious decision to monitor my food choices then, as it wouldn’t be as hard now when I’m a year from 40. Year 39, I’m heading to the Endocrinologist to see what’s going on with my Endocrine system. I hate being made self conscious, if it’s preventable. Thank you 😊

[@BeckyMa9482]

I know I experienced so many of these before I started Keto. I didn't even know I WAS insulin resistant until after I started, but these symptoms went away, and it amazes me just how addicted to carbs I am. I'm trying to be more aware of my diet and planning ahead because this way of eating actually makes me feel best, but convenience and laziness are the American way, unfortunately.

[@IfersInklings]

My doc told me I am insulin resistant even though all my bloodwork is normal. At my annual physical he says "lets go get some blood work to see if you are diabetic yet." I bring up my consistent weight gain - despite working out and eating healthy - every visit. He keeps telling me "exercise more and eat less." So helpful. I'm starting Keto next month.

[@IfersInklings]

@C.M. Bright fortunately he retired shortly after he told me that and I’ve also moved. Also, still not diabetic. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Bassplayingypsy]

Skin tags and fungus over growth on nails and feet. Just a few other symptoms. Great video 👍🏽

[@TheDeconstructionJunction]

Thomas, I want to personally thank you. When I first started my journey around this time last year, I was looking for help. My A1C was a 10! I was full blown type 2 diabetic. I was devastated and I had just reached 41 so of course I was "great I'm old". I was looking for ways to avoid taking metformin or any other medication or complications for that matter. I somehow, stumbled upon your channel. I have watched religiously ever since. I'm a science guy. It's not enough to me for someone to say hey, eat this, don't eat this, I need to see the data. You do such a fantastic job of providing information in a concise, but entertaining way. I'm an instructor by trade so I know how important that is! I'm happy to report that as of today following a sustainable model using all the information you've provided, I'm no longer diabetic. Granted I know the work is not over, but my A1C is now at a 6, I've lost 50lbs, 12% body fat and I know I will keep it off. I cannot thank you enough for continuing to share the knowledge you have as it has impacted my life and and I now spread the word of your channel any chance I get. Not to mention, I feel confident on what I can do to help other around me as well. Keep up the great work!

[@DR_ibtissamghar]

I wish I knew these signs before ending up being a fatty type two diabetic with cysts on the ovaries! But the good part is that I could drop more than 45 lbs and get healthier after two years of strict Keto, intermittent fasting and daily exercise. 💪🏻

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Ibtissam Amghar 🙌🏻💪🏻

[@herenow2895]

You said that "Could" drop more than 45 lbs and get healthier etc: Does that mean that you havnt yet ?

[@joesilkwood4958]

Love the positive spin :D!!

[@lifeisagift5627]

And get more beautiful..

[@sylviaking8866]

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[@mtnbikehead]

Weight gain even after exercising more, fatigue, visual disturbances, and tremors. I started to think I was developing Parkinson’s. Symptoms alleviated once I started fasting. Keto and low carb improved symptoms, but it was about a month into time restricted feed riding and some 24 hour fasts that I realized I hadn’t had those symptoms for several weeks. 2 weeks of overindulgence after 10 months of being good for the most part, fatigue had starred creeping back along with tingling. I will be much stricter again with time restricted feeding and what I eat.

[@backpackingonline]

I asked my MD if I was prediabetic, because I was thirsty often and sugar soon left me feeling ‘the bonk’. She said, No you are not. I didn’t know about scaley skin tag places then, and she ought to have known. I was in a gown. I had those on my back. I am glad your KZbin video has the right information. I don’t think I can drink as much coffee as you seem to recommend. It is a good with cinnamon. I have organic coffee.

[@AsheshRajbansh]

You've given many most important things to know and consider, one can get out of diabetic status if understood properly. And I am one of them, after 17 years under medication, met you on KZbin. There you changed my life forever, for the most magnificent reason in my life. Thank you so much for your well understandable informations.

[@TechTyrial]

Thomas thank you so much! Ive found your channel out like a month ago and went straight at it. I was 120.5kg. 1 month later now im 112.6kg !!!! I'm going to press sub right now. Ive never felt so energetic as i do now!! 20/4 is how i did it! Thank you a million times. Edit: down to 111kg now. Going nicely!!!

[@YourHealthPartnerPro]

Finally, a video that explains insulin resistance without overcomplicating things! Now I feel more confident about making the right lifestyle changes to improve my health

[@lifeisagift5627]

Thanks man of the heart and humility. You are a great person. You deserve the best, you and your loved ones, and people who are reading this message. Asleep -> Awaken -> Seekers -> Practitioners -> Enlightened

[@LinnRivers]

Correction... 50% of the population is prediabetic, over 88% are insulin resistant.

[@erichebert8564]

Intermittent fasting really helped me. I have full fledge type Ii diabetes and I wish I had known about intermittent fasting before. It would have saved me from a lot of problems. Diabetes type II can be fought

[@juvilynseva4708]

Very informative video. When my brother was 33years old he was diagnosed pre-diabetic, since then I implemented self awareness because it's genetics, the good thing is my brother didn't not take any meds to cure but he does proper diet and exercise.

[@Pandies1]

When I hit the weight of 360lbs I was getting the sign of losing feeling in fingers and toes; and I was eating every hour of the day; spent so much money on food. When I was feeling the tingling that was it and I started to cut the calories and diet healthy. I recently adapted keto diet and Thomas' videos have helped me make that change. I've lost 70lbs so far and these signs have gone away and I actually don't need to take blood pressure meds anymore.

[@mattdavis121]

Dude thank you. I'm very busy, self employed, family, rental homes, etc. So grateful a guy like you fills this space and condenses information for me on the go. Very relatable guy, which helps me immensely with retaining the info. Getting healthy to have kids later in life and be fully present for my family. Seriously, i hope you make a mint. You have been immensely impactful in my life. But maybe put a shirt on tough guy so my wife doesn't have to see that in the background when i'm at home. Ha!

[@benk7254]

Another great video. It's incredible how so many different issues have such similar symptoms. It's easy to see why so many go undiagnosed. I have a neurological disorder called CIDP and used to chalk up almost all my symptoms to the disorder.

[@arisemylove]

The dark spots on my skin faded back to normal! I've been keto or keto-carnivore for many months now.

[@colour2690]

This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "does apple cider vinegar reduce sugar cravings?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Panadison Substratal Preponderance - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is an awesome one off guide for discovering how to reversing insulin resistance and diabetes without the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my co-worker got excellent success with it.

[@Myeternalperspective]

Where you insulin resistant or type 2 or prediabetes?

[@arisemylove]

@@Myeternalperspective ...both.

[@Myeternalperspective]

@@arisemylove thx, few more questions: Were you taking any meds, did you lose weight, are you still taking meds, did your A1C drop? Thx

[@arisemylove]

@@Myeternalperspective ...I started out on keto when I was so unhealthy 3.5 years ago and nearly dead. I have moved closer to carnivore in the last year or more, and the closer I get to carnivore, the better I feel! My body and health is probably 90% improved. No more diabetes, fibroid tumors, PCOS, high blood pressure, chronic cough, asthma, chronic inflammation, acne, swollen feet & ankles, moon face, acid reflux, obesity, brain fog, sluggishness, aged skin, sleepless nights, mood swings, anemia, fatigue, constipation... And 70+ pounds lost! Libido is off the charts! Plus my vision improved in my 40's! I am on ZERO medications! I have never been more healthy! If you want to know exactly what I do, let me know, and I will break it down.

[@MrYorickJenkins]

I think you explained this very well for people like myself whom I would call "intelligent medical dummies" by which I mean people who are reasonably intellgient but very ignorant about medical things and just starting to learn in order to improve their health. Thank you.

[@bbsaid218]

I have a BMI of 22 and have been doing Keto/IF for over a year and I’m insulin resistant...it was a shock to find that out.

[@jasonhurst8599]

Fantastic video. I've been a Type 2 Diabetic for over 20 years and experienced all of these symptoms. After incorporating a Keto diet (now carnivore), along with Intermittent Fasting I have been able to reverse the majority of them. My a1c went from 18 to 4.8, the peripheral neuropathyin my legs and feet has severely diminished, & I have lost 124 lbs so far. I still have the dark red blotches on my shins & lower legs and don't know if they'll ever go away.

[@herenow2895]

Good work. Keep going man

[@jasonhurst8599]

@@herenow2895 Thanks. I was 368 lbs in Feb 2018 when I started Keto, and now I'm 244 lbs. My goal is to get down to 185 lbs and to permanently walk again without my walker.

[@Michele_Back]

@@jasonhurst8599 amazing! Never quit. Your body is a temple :)

[@keitharguelles2225]

So did keto help or did carnivore help

[@jasonhurst8599]

@keitharguelles2225 Actually they both helped, along with Intermittent Fasting, steady exercise (weight training, cardio, daily Push-Ups, Mountain Climbers, and Stair Climbing). It was a combination effort.

[@jenniferholbrook7688]

Wow thanks for the video. yeah I have severe insulin resistance and have all of these symptoms. I had been wondering why my arms and legs have been going numb so easily. One thing you didn’t mention is extreme fatigue after consuming high carbs/sugar. Also it affects your blood pressure :)

[@PLitvinov]

Man, you are the best! Thank you from Moscow!!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Pavel Litvinov thanks for watching!!

[@vas4739]

The hardest part is when you know MORE than your PCP and it’s like “pulling teeth” to get him to see you’re serious about your health. Pushed back (but I won) when I requested extra tests from my blood draw like HOMA-IR, C peptide D25 and CRP. Even my cardiologist pushed back when I told him I’m doing keto/IF and said I didn’t need the CAC test. Said keto was dangerous especially long term. I say “TOO BAD”

[@vas4739]

@@xdrowssap4456 I thoroughly agree. No I don’t fight with them I tolerate them but with respect as they got me through medical situations and for that I am grateful.

[@tamiramos5873]

I don't have PCOS nor Diabetes but I am expecting a prescription of Metformin any day now. I told my doctor that I wanted to try it for insulin resistance - even though I am not even sure if I have it - but I do have a feeling that I have NA Fatty Liver. I don't have a lot of time to wait for things to happen. I am no spring chicken. I just looked at the results of my blood test from last week - I had a metabolic panel done. My glucose is 93 and all of the tests within the panel were in the normal range except for whatever an Anion Gap is. I had a 14.7 but the range end at the highest being 14. So I am just over the edge with that one. I Googled it but I don't understand what it is and how to fix it. By the way, I am 53, 228 pounds, and 5'4. The only other medication I take is Lisinopril/HCTZ 50mg and I added OTC supplements like zinc, D3, K2, low dose aspirin, and fish oil. I have tried the keto diet but I just don't have the willpower to eat NO carbs - however, I don't eat as much as some people. The only skin item I have is on my right thumb and its been there forever - something called dyshidrosis.

[@miketuttlesmusic]

Note: If you are taking any medication that has a diuretic effect, some of these symptoms may be from that. Any diagnosis has to consider the whole picture, including other conditions and treatments.

[@CamS-h4x]

I'm newly diagnosed with diabetes and watching your channel. Thank you for some added examination. Any time you can mention whatever your topic is about and touch on how it is related to diabetes would be appreciated.

[@magnesiumoar9644]

Hi, has your diabetes gotten any better? : )

[@myraashref3400]

Thomas, please make a video on what an be done about Insulin Resistance.

[@elizabethnel6613]

Keto

[@joannekerr8839]

While you're waiting for the video, start walking 30 mins every day - not power-walking, not jogging, just go for a walk. Then eat 3 meals a day with no snacking in between. Then ain for a 12 hour overnight fast every day. If you do these things for several weeks you will be ahead of the curve by the time Thomas posts the video.

[@armadillotoe]

He has made 100s? of them.

[@momentsintime341]

prolonged fast, low carb/starch re feeds. bye bye insulin resistance. Do 48hr fasts for a few weeks you will be insulin sensitive as shit.

[@Lalalaalalalalalaalla]

Oh my gosh this is insane I have such bad "skin blochiness" FIRST SIGN i got then developed melasma on my upper lip darkening of my upper lip, then my eyes got very heavy after eating sugar and I'd have extreme brain fog! Always thirsty and peeing yet feeling dehydrated and starving after every meal. As soon as I quit sugar, took 1,000 mg of grapefruit seed extract a day for a few months and my entire skin "darkness" broke up and peeled off my skin! Thank you so much!

[@nickf2170]

If you have fat around your waist, get an A1C and fasting insulin test. They are inexpensive and you can order them yourself on line. No reason not to do this. Stop guessing, stop worrying, start correcting.

[@willowmcmahon9744]

You deserve far over 2 million subscribers! Excellent, consistent content.

[@terrywells3249]

Love your videos. They are exactly the information I was looking for. I'm one week into a three week green juice fast and am having a hard time processing some of what your saying because you start talking super fast. Can you slow it down for us slow processors please. My brain even off the fast just cannot keep up. Thank you so much for sharing this information. It's very much appreciated.

[@joeriver1562]

Great videos Thomas, full of great information! Blessings to your family and you

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Martha Fabian thanks for watching and same to you and yours!

[@penh8r16]

I have 2 symptoms. How do i get diagnosed wheater i have it or not?

[@yeseniag355]

Awesome informational video!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Thanks for watching !

[@iroulis]

What about inflammation? From gingivitis to plantar fasciitis. I lost two teeth to gum disease and my plantar fascia was being eaten alive by inflammation with no clear cause. Also, old joint injuries started acting up: For me it was lateral and medial epicondylitis on both arms ( tennis and golfers elbow) and other joint pain: from fingers to hips. All of these, together with 40 lbs around the waist, went away in 6 months after I started a low carb diet and some summer yard/house work to satisfy code enforcement (there's a GOOD reason for everything). I really liked that weight since it made me a size 32. Now I'm back to my (most of my lifetime) waist size of 28/29 with very limited pant options. I only started to gain weight, suffer gum disease, and old injury pain AFTER I QUIT SMOKING. After all was said and done, I concluded that SOME smokers, like myself, use cigarettes as a snack/food substitute so we inadvertently INTERMITTENT FAST. I turned into Kojak when I stopped smoking and had a sucker at all times: Healthy ones like yumearth.com/products/vitamin-c/vitamin-c-assorted-flavor but basically, sugar; which probably made things worse. Today, over nine years later, I've found my new balance sans smoking: IF, Low Carb/Keto, and Block Fast weekends until GKI

[@ak_247aaa4]

Thomas Can you please teach us about how to measure veggies and fruits servings and how much we need for keto as average?? Thank you so much 🙏 you’re my hero. 😘

[@PortCanon]

I found out I was insulin resistant when my bathroom scale hit ‘Tilt’ like a pinball machine.

[@BedStuy4life]

Your comment made my day. Thank you

[@lifeisagift5627]

lol

[@antonioperez7528]

Excellent content as always Thomas. Keep it coming brother. 💪😴👋 2:45am & still interested.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Antonio Perez thanks for watching!

[@antonioperez7528]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial 👍🏾💛🤙🏾

[@denisemodica9792]

Excellent info😊

[@brettgoetz6085]

Metformin is referenced as a way to maintain low blood glucose levels, but with the recent news about metformin and nitrosamines, and the fact that it is prescription only, I would like to know what your thoughts are about using berberine as an alternative. Berberine’s ability to control blood sugar comparable to metformin (Metabolism, May 2008). Thanks Thomas!

[@lynnecobb9399]

what are the blood tests that are used to calculate your insulin resistance factor?

[@kittblack7]

One of the best video, always great work👏👍

[@herenow2895]

Great video. Clearly explained and important info. Thank you Thomas.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Here Now thanks for watching

[@lifeisagift5627]

I know you

[@gagegreene7549]

Great video! I’m wondering if I’m a future video you could speak about how people with IR should break their fast differently than normal people? Thank you!

[@RCThis]

*** I was looking for the information added on how to STOP being insulin resistant???? Intermittant fasting or fasts(??)

[@Prof.SchulzeSternberg]

Could you imagine going on a fast for a couple of days and proceed with intermittent fasting on a ketogenic diet?

[@mtnbikehead]

Cut out the breads, sugars, other high glycemic foods, Toss the vegetable and canola oils in the garbage. Eat better quality eggs, meat, fish and fasting , becomes easy. My greatest single day improvements in fitness seem to come just after breaking a longer fast of 48 hours or more. My single best day, came immediately after breaking a 62 hour fast. Fasting improves insulin sensitivity!!!Take your time and build up the length of your fasts.I plan on doing a 7 day fast in January

[@DreErdna]

IF with healthy Keto

[@cinthyatamayo797]

Can you do another " keto follow along with me video" mediterranean style after the holidays?

[@flowerchild777]

Thank you for explaining this SO WELL🤗 Bless your heart

[@Melanie-gu4cl]

Hi Thomas. What about if you're a type 2 diabetic who Is "underweight" ? Is it insulin resistance? Your response is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Melanie.

[@oconnorkieran5837]

🤦🏻 this is me but my doc says I’m obese . I was checked out in hospital as my tummy inflated so much it was terrible pain. The took fluid from my tummy then by inserting tube down nose to extract fluid etc had scans, ultrasound etc Is it POSSIBLY they missed it?? Should I mention to my GP? One thing I don’t have is constant thirst so maybe I’m panicking Anyone give me guidance? Thanks Fantastic video Iv subscribed and will tell others of your good work

[@medha.mukherjee]

Okay so after trying everything and not losing weight finally now I know what to do ! Thank god !

[@happyman4253]

I don't have any of the symptoms, am skinny and underweight but diagnosed as pre-diabetic.

[@misfits6646]

Great video, Thomas! #ForwardThinking

[@SL1CK1307]

Thanx for the info

[@ThrivingAfterThirty]

I missed the part about what to do if you are insulin resistant. Did he mention it?

[@ravenzahm4980]

Keto or IF are the best (keto reversed my pre-diabetes in about a year), I would recommend is cutting out any drinks beside water, coffee or tea and then reducing the simple sugars, starches and carbs in your regular meals if going full keto is not an option.

[@chihabahmed5207]

He said, "I am not doctor but I can speak from my personal experience" then he said go on diet (Keto) and intermittent fasting It's so so simple Intermittent fasting will help you not snack = less insulin spikes Keto, has less carbs = less spikes Your blood sugar will remain the same By doing keto and fasting with right calories You will lose weight Your body has no energy to feed the cells, so it has to use fat as fuel (ketones) It has to, your body it's main aim is to make you survive It will convert fat that you eat into fuel Resul in less blood sugar You will lose wait The insulin resistance will go away And even if you have diabetes, it will go away You can only have medications just in case but you won't be needing them Again Intermittent fasting ,helps to lose weight and less insulin spike The less insulin = fat burning Keto regulate sugar because you won't be eating sugar What more do you need??? You can eat vegs, olive oil, tuna, bacon, avocado, nuts There tons of so testy stuff that has less sugar Why do go for bread, cornflakes, chocolates, sweets and so deadly stuff, because we are socialize into it There was no diabetes 2 or 3 years ago let alone 1000 years ago Companies make sugar products to cause diabetes for other companies to produce drugs That's they market things Just like McDonald's and the rest They are killing people with obesity and they don't care All they want is your money You get obese, you eat more You get diaby, you buy drugs Why? For centuries people have fasted Once you kill that insulin resistance then you can go back and introduce your carbs Because you will be more insulin sensitive But again carbs in moderatio unless you are an athlete

[@brann6001]

@@chihabahmed5207 so once u get rid of insulin resistance u can savely eat some carbs again?

[@chihabahmed5207]

@@brann6001 I think because your body is damaged so bad by sugar, you would need extra time to get your money back it's default settings. But if you think about it, its a lot better than taking drugs Definitely, Ketos works 100% I dont have an issue with Insulin, but I tried it for 3 months or so and I lost a lot of weight but I really managed to reduce my carbs below the recommendation. For myself, I would love go back on Keto but because I only used to lose certain KG but it's really nice You will see the difference Look, the whole trick is to cut that weight and stay fit, after your insulin resistance will be reduced. It will never go away because any time your body detects sugar it will try to get rid of it but if you cut weight its really the trick I mean look at those who became insulin resistance, they all got bellies. I would recommend to listen to Doctor Eric Berg But also, you need to use IF or Interment fasting. You combine these two and boom, you will see the benefit of fasting. I am a muslim and I do dry fasting (No water, no food) for 16-19 hours from time to time but on regular days I day IF with water only and they I get to have two big meals in a period of 6 hours and boom Again, Listen to Dr Eric Berg is really really god

[@themoonbleu627]

@@chihabahmed5207 yea but how can you avoid Constipation ?

[@KuntoWibisonoVideo]

Very Good explanation Thomas. Like it a lot. Great Way to explain insulin resistance

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Kunto Wibisono thanks for watching!

[@essikah9067]

Love these types of videos!

[@beandavid3651]

I have my blood work results, what on them do I look at and what levels indicate insulin resistant?

[@acacianorison]

Very good Thomas showing the stuff and diagrams sometimes hooks me up.Thank you💞💞💞

[@BradHelm]

Solid information, Thomas. Thanks!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Brad Helm thanks for watching !!

[@BradHelm]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial insulin resistance is one of those nebulous terms which can confuse based on both what it is and in how it manifests. I had found a number of definitions and explanations for what insulin resistance is, but your video is the first concise description of how it manifests... and you kept it clear and simple to understand. I appreciate your passion for educating the public on health and nutrition issues. Thanks again!

[@kevinkelley6539]

Excellent video

[@Mmgin9]

What’s your opinion about studies indicating that yeast may feed on the ketones? Please advise, thank you!

[@plusbonus1165]

Which is less harmful to the body alcohol or marijuana ? Teen concerns ?

[@gramsusa4065]

Love your videos. Found you thru Bobby Flav. You both are life savers for my health! Fasting isn't an option as on chemo for leukemia and low energy. Other options?

[@chrysastam]

Your best video! Thank U!

[@mclyker]

Is it possible to be insulin resistant when you follow the keto lifestyle?

[@niddi6257]

Great video👍👍👍.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Nadia thanks 👍🏻

[@mgbrv8]

OK if you were insulin resistant what did you do to fix it besides fasting?

[@elkeahlers7929]

Keto

[@joannekerr8839]

Walking, 30 mins every day. This is a vital part of reducing IR and resetting your metabolism.

[@mtnbikehead]

Low carb cutting out shitty oils, breads and sugars.

[@ST-lt4ls]

joanne kerr lol, 30 mins of walking is not enough to do much of anything for anyone.

[@healthnews2002]

@@ST-lt4ls thiamine chromium potassium and niacin yes walking helps liver and liver helps ir💕❤️

[@chriskaradimos9394]

Can get an insulin spike by using a suppository? Cbd oil in them?

[@tylerdoyle1786]

Love to hear your thoughts on The Game Changers doc. Big supporter, thanks for all your great material!

[@annettefowler4704]

Thank you, Thomas.

[@SayCheeseM3dia]

My arm used to fall asleep on me when i woke up in the morning but lately its been fine

[@RobertSmith-bh5cv]

How long does it take to reverse insulin resistance?

[@bbsaid218]

It depends on how long you have been insulin resistant and what you eat and how much exercise you do. It may take months or even longer. Prolonged fasting of 3-5 days really helps.

[@RobertSmith-bh5cv]

@@bbsaid218 Thanks. At least there's hope. I managed to fast for 45 hours about 2 months ago. My adrenals are beat so I think it's tougher. Will keep at it.

[@Lifesepanga]

@@RobertSmith-bh5cv Are you always hungry ?

[@RobertSmith-bh5cv]

@@Lifesepanga Not always but often and I eat a lot. I also get hangry!

[@Lifesepanga]

@@RobertSmith-bh5cv If not eating fill like stomach eating it's self like going to passing out... also Anxiety n Dizziness

[@jonnywayner]

Stop carbs now I did it works

[@Calipso111-io5dh]

Is it possible that I’m insuline resistent ? I’m 169 cm 53 kg and always feel hungry I’m trying to eat 3 times a day but I’m always craving food

[@lloydhlavac6807]

Thankfully all my blood tests this year came back negative for IR. Fasting glucose, insulin, a1c, are all normal, and insulin resistance score (LP-IR) very low.

[@ME-qu4ik]

I love these videos where Thomas starts off serious like a lecture to a kid for misbehaving lol. Thanks for the video!

[@SunnyBunney]

Well… what bloodwork would we need Thomas?

[@pascaledevalet5621]

I want more video on T2 diabetic PLEASE. Thank you.

[@Munkendrunky]

DeLauer: (Video request) I really like the way you explain insulin resistance. The question I struggled with was: if cells need glucose for fuel, how do insulin resistant cells survive? The answer: they don't. They starve to death and are replaced by new cells that are slightly more predisposed to insulin resistance than the former generation was at their creation. The cycle then continues and the increased frequency of apoptosis causes/contributes to chronic inflammation, especially in an absence of autophagy and presence of the SAD eating habits. Correct?

[@LisaCPerry]

Great video, btw, you would have made an excellent doctor...👏

[@katyas7651]

THANK YOU for putting out this video. Im 27 , had 3 kids in the past year 4 years and this past year I’ve been sick....ALL the time. Its like a never ending cold from Hell. My immune system is so low i catch Everything and anything. Last week i did a 48 hr fast and i just told my husband yesterday how strange it was that all my symptoms were alleviated until i started eating again. I thought i Might have an insulin problem but after this video Im pretty definitive. Thanks so much for this awesome informative video!

[@jenniferd.w.357]

Thank you so much

[@RedEyeJedigaming]

Please talk about the diabetes medicine like Glipized what it does. Thanks

[@fawkes.6820]

Well i quit sugar and carbs and just normally without all the bad stuff and replacing my carbs with protein and fiber. Eggs, fish, greens etc and while it sucks i feel fine

[@yahweh3540]

The tough thing is to wade through the bs some doctors will tell you

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

portalTHINKS yes, that can be tough

[@FukumoneY]

Great video bro keep it coming man doing great

[@irmabridana4987]

I started keto because I experience hypoglycimia and seems to me that insuline resistance also. Its scary to hold on to the diet when I feel so bad. Should I continue on with the diet, or the symptoms are dangerous if I continue?

[@merson812]

So very interesting for which I thank you.

[@murb2586]

thank you kindly

[@holistichealthlifewellness2182]

O you pulled out the whiteboard too

[@eddiedavisjr9771]

Great video! I know its probably super nuanced but Does chronic stress promote insulin resistance in the body since stress hormones release stored blood sugar even if fasting which also needs insulin to shuttle it?

[@goosebums1698]

I'd say so. Watch dr. Berg video on cortisol

[@abssnipes]

physicians here in Canada don't even check insulin level and one day they just say hey you are diabetic 2. here take these pills. i just wonder why?

[@johnwalterhanna]

Or these symptoms could mean your body is not producing enough insulin and you are a Type 1 diabetic. I have been living for over a decade as a misdiagnosed Type 2 diabetic thinking I have insulin resistance when actually my body is not producing enough insulin. Make sure they test how much insulin you are producing and for islet auto antibodies if you are type 2. In my opinion these test are just as important as getting A1C on a regular basis. I have heard estimates that up to 20% of those diagnosed as Type 2 could be Type 1 LADA diabetics.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

From someone I heard online.......if you look down and see your belly you're already insulin resistant to some degree. More than likely. Perhaps the best device is a simple blood glucose monitor. Even if you're not diabetic yet. I was not diagnosed as a Type 2 diabetic until it was too late. Most doctors only look for a fasting blood glucose of over 125 when in actuality anything over 100 is a sign of prediabetes. Of course along with insulin resistance comes higher blood glucose levels. And a bad side effect of higher blood glucose levels is that damages the beta cells on the pancreas which then lowers your bodies ability to manufacture the insulin you really need.

[@merriemelodies7830]

Keto, OMAD, IF for life. That's all that I can say.

[@thisisclaudiawang]

Is chronic cold hands and feet (especially feet) a sign? My feet and calves are always cold.

[@lapooh]

What about intense fatigue and brain fog? Could they be symptoms?