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The insulin resistance hump

September 19, 2017 0 Comments
The insulin resistance hump

One of the most important screening tests we’ve been using for years at The Lamkin Clinic is the fasting insulin test. Insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreas to drive glucose (blood sugar) into the cells to produce energy. The test simply involves an overnight fast, then a blood test the next morning to check insulin levels. In a fasting state (no food or drink except water), one should not produce much insulin. Optimal levels are under 5 uIU/ml. A value above 5 indicates there are changes occurring at the cellular level that increase risk for diabetes, and this usually starts with and progresses toward weight gain.

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The consequences of poor sleep on health and aging

September 5, 2017 0 Comments
The consequences of poor sleep on health and aging

Sleep is one of those wonderfully built-in processes that we all need to maintain health. Everyone on the planet needs regular quality deep sleep (usually between seven to eight hours) for optimal health. If you don’t get consistent deep and restful sleep, which can occur for a variety of reasons, there are serious health consequences.

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The keys to reversing diabetes, part two

August 15, 2017 0 Comments
The keys to reversing diabetes, part two

A couple weeks ago in the first part of this series, I wanted to achieve two goals. First, to help people with insulin resistance or type II diabetes understand what “insulin resistance” really is. Second, I wanted to let people know they don't have to continue to take prescription medications the rest of their lives.

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The keys to reversing diabetes, part one

August 1, 2017 0 Comments
The keys to reversing diabetes, part one

Most people consider the predominant form of diabetes (type II) to be merely a condition of high blood sugar, but the fundamental problem is much more complex (and interesting). I've always felt it important for my patients to understand what is actually going on in their body. As such, one of the talking points for those that are found to have developed insulin resistance (the fundamental problem with type II diabetes) is what's going on at a deeper level.

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Five important tests for thyroid function

July 4, 2017 0 Comments
Five important tests for thyroid function

Thyroid hormones provide our body's cells and tissues with important signals that affect just about every aspect of health. Every system in our bodies is affected, including our nervous and immune systems and also the functions that regulate temperature and metabolic rate.

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