Functional Medicine Podcast

Dr. McMinn and  Coach Lindsay welcome nutrition expert Shannon Davis to the show to explore insulin resistance—a condition affecting millions of Americans, often without them even knowing that they have it. Learn what insulin resistance really means, how it connects to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, and why it matters for your health.Key Topics CoveredUnderstanding Insulin ResistanceWhat insulin resistance means in plain languageThe difference between insulin resistance and insulin sensitivityHow common is insulin resistance? (Prevalence in the general population)Why it often goes undiagnosedThe Connection to MetabolismBreaking down what "metabolism" actually meansHow insulin resistance relates to your body's metabolic processesThe relationship between insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetesCommon Symptoms & Warning SignsFatigue and low energyStubborn weight gain, especially around the midsectionExcessive hunger and sugar cravingsOther symptoms that might surpri