Many people think insulin is the bad guy behind weight gain and metabolic problems, but the truth is a little more nuanced.

In this episode of the Sugar & Strength Podcast, Kayla breaks down the role of insulin in the body and explains why this misunderstood hormone is actually essential for survival.

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on insulin where we focus on the why—why insulin matters, how it works, and why insulin resistance can make fat loss feel frustrating or impossible.

You’ll learn how hormones act like messages being sent throughout the body, why insulin is critical for storing and accessing energy, and how modern lifestyles can disrupt this delicate system.

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel tired, hungry every few hours, or stuck in a weight loss plateau, insulin resistance could be part of the story.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro to Insulin and A Little Life Update
04:57 Understanding Hormones and the Endocrine System
09:32 The Role of Insulin in the Body
12:48 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
18:02 How Insulin Affects Blood Sugar
24:46 The Interplay of Insulin and Glucagon
28:01 Identifying and Addressing Insulin Resistance
38:51 Key Takeaways and Teaser for Part II

Keywords:
blood sugar balance, insulin resistance, metabolic health, insulin hormone function, insulin and weight loss, insulin sensitivity, metabolic flexibility,


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