Could insulin resistance be affecting your bone health? In this episode, I share an interview with Dr. Brian Mowll (better known as The Diabetes Coach™), founder and medical director of SweetLife® Diabetes Health Centers, to explore the hidden connection between insulin resistance, blood sugar, and bone health.
We discuss why many people may have insulin resistance for years before receiving a diabetes diagnosis and the importance of testing deeper than standard blood sugar markers.
We go over the tests that can provide more insight, including fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, triglycerides, and other markers that may reveal issues earlier.
We also share practical strategies to improve insulin sensitivity, including improving body composition, supporting liver health, and intermittent fasting when appropriate.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that caring for your metabolism is also an important part of caring for your bones.
"You may not necessarily think about blood sugar when you think about bone health, but there are a lot of connections." ~ Dr. Brian Mowll
In this episode:
- [01:41] - How insulin resistance affects osteoporosis risk
- [10:01] - Why insulin resistance is often overlooked
- [12:14] - Testing insulin resistance beyond blood sugar
- [16:24] - HOMA-IR and metabolic health markers
- [26:48] - Supporting liver health and reducing insulin resistance
- [33:11] - The biggest health lever: improving body composition
- [37:47] - Fasting, nutrient-dense foods, and metabolism
- [43:10] - Resources and next steps for better metabolic health
Resources
- More Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis & Bone Health Summit (free for 7 days) - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/osteoporosis-bone-health-summit
- Get quality supplements from Margie's Fullscript Dispensary - https://tinyurl.com/supplementsforless
- Osteoporosis Exercises to Increase Strength and Reduce Fractures - https://tinyurl.com/osteoporosisexercises
- Dr. Mowll's guide and website - https://drmowll.lpages.co/bone-guide/
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