A recently published study by the Journal of American College of Cardiology found that only 6.8% of American adults had optimal metabolic health. Over 93% of adults have some level of insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction, and symptoms are skyrocketing such as dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, exhaustion, headaches, heart palpitations, and anxiety. Doctors are encouraged to prescribe medication for these issues but rarely do they examine the root cause of them. 
Danielle Hamilton had a chronic history of health issues, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),  cystic acne, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and weight loss resistance. She became a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and blood sugar expert in search of a solution. By reversing insulin resistance, Danielle was able to balance her hormones, heal her PCOS, and find the root cause of these pervasive illnesses. Together, Jen and Danielle discuss the early signs of blood sugar dysregulation, the consequences of leaving it unattended, and the importance of personalization when monitoring glucose levels. 
In this episode, Danielle talks to Jen about how blood sugar affects the body, why you should monitor it, and how blood sugar dysregulation and insulin impact your overall health.

Key Takeaways

[01:27] - How Danielle reversed her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

[02:56] - Why doctors might overlook the early signs of blood sugar dysregulation or insulin resistance.

[04:08] - The progression of Danielle’s health journey.

[08:52] - Why paying attention to ingredients is crucial to adopting a nutrient-dense whole foods diet.

[11:46] - The early signs of blood sugar dysregulation.

[15:09] - The consequences of prolonged blood sugar dysregulation.

[20:27] - How the standard American diet fuels issues like Type 2 Diabetes, insulin resistance, and poor metabolic health. 

[23:07] - How and why should someone monitor their blood sugar?

[29:04] - What does a fasting insulin test do?

[30:39] - Where to find Danielle.


Quotes
[03:08] “We can be having these issues for decades before a doctor takes notice of them, and by then it’s already progressed. No matter where you are on the spectrum of Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or metabolic health, you can reverse your trend on this spectrum and go back to optimal blood sugar. The earlier you catch it, the better.” ~ Danielle Hamilton
[03:44] “Our blood sugar impacts every single cell, organ, and process in our body. The symptoms of blood sugar issues are very widespread and seemingly not connected at all, so it could be hard to pin down.” ~ Danielle Hamilton
[20:27] - “The standard American diet is a diet set up to give you [health] issues because the foods that they recommend are causing huge blood sugar spikes. There’s a new study out and over 93% of U.S. adults have some degree of insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. So only 7% of us are metabolically healthy.” ~ Danielle Hamilton

Links 

Danielle Hamilton

Danielle Hamilton on Instagram

Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast

​​Blood Sugar Mastery


The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet by Rob Wolf

Trends and Disparities in Cardiometabolic Health Among U.S. Adults, 1999-2018


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