Pre-diabetes
Description
Prediabetes and insulin resistance occur when the body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, causing blood sugar to rise and forcing the pancreas to produce more insulin. This hormonal imbalance often develops silently over time, contributing to weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation. Left unaddressed, it may progress into type 2 diabetes or fuel other chronic conditions. Functional medicine evaluates the underlying causes—such as high sugar intake, poor sleep, chronic stress, toxin exposure, and inactivity—and offers a personalized, sustainable approach to reversing insulin resistance and restoring metabolic health.
Symptoms
Belly fat or weight gain
Fatigue after meals
Sugar cravings
Brain fog or memory issues
Skin tags or dark patches (acanthosis nigricans)
Difficulty losing weight
High triglycerides or low HDL
Frequent urination or thirst
Headaches or mood swings
Irregular cycles or PCOS (in women)
Labs & Testing Options
Fasting insulin
Hemoglobin A1c
Fasting glucose
HOMA-IR (insulin resistance calculation)
Lipid panel
CRP or hs-CRP (inflammation)
Adiponectin and leptin levels
Liver enzymes (for fatty liver screening)
ZRT test (to assess hormonal stress contribution)
Treatment Options
Low-glycemic, whole-food diet (e.g., Paleo, Mediterranean, or ketogenic)
Myo-inositol, berberine, and alpha-lipoic acid
Intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating (when appropriate)
Strength training and daily movement
Magnesium, chromium, vitamin D optimization
Stress management and sleep hygiene
Blood sugar monitoring (glucose meter or CGM)
Detoxification support (especially for environmental contributors)
Stop blood sugar issues before they turn into diabetes. Let’s reverse insulin resistance with a custom plan.