The idea that aging is inevitable is a myth. The years you live healthy (healthspan) are largely determined by your metabolic health. And nothing sabotages your metabolism—and accelerates aging—faster than blood sugar dysregulation.
If you’re struggling with stubborn belly fat, constant cravings, that mid-afternoon energy crash, or a perpetually foggy brain, you’re likely experiencing insulin resistance, even if you aren’t diabetic. This metabolic dysfunction is now considered a key driver in over 95% of chronic illnesses, from heart disease and Alzheimer’s to PCOS and cancer.
At my practice, we specialize in helping women hit the reset button on their metabolism. This isn’t about rigid dieting; it’s about gaining real-time insightinto how yourunique body responds to food, movement, and stress. Using advanced functional tools, we uncover the pattern of dysregulation so we can create a sustainable, personalized strategy to restore metabolic balance, reverse weight resistance, and dramatically enhance your healthspan.
Insulin: The Master Hormone of Fat Storage and Aging
Insulin is your primary storage hormone. When you consume refined carbohydrates and sugar, your blood sugar spikes, and your pancreas releases insulin to manage it. The problem arises from chronic over-exposure, leading to insulin resistanceand a state of chronic hyperinsulinemia(excess insulin). This chronic state is a major driver of dysfunction:
- Weight Loss Resistance:High insulin is the direct signal to your body to store fat, particularly visceral fat. Elevated insulin physically blocks the release of stored fat, making it impossible to lose weight, regardless of caloric restriction.
- Hormonal Imbalance (The PCOS Link):Excess insulin often drives up androgen production in women, leading to conditions like PCOS. Fixing insulin resistance is the single most effective intervention for managing this imbalance.
- Accelerated Cellular Aging:Chronic high insulin triggers systemic inflammationand causes glycation, creating Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs). This cellular damage stiffens tissues and accelerates biological aging.
Functional Solutions: Gaining Real-Time Insight
To truly reverse insulin resistance, we move away from generalized dietary rules and embrace precision testing.
The most transformative tool for metabolic health is the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). This device eliminates the guessing game by tracking your blood sugar every few minutes, providing a 24/7 metabolic map. The CGM allows us to:
- Identify Personal Triggers:See precisely which foods, sleep patterns, or stressors cause dangerous spikes.
- Implement Nutritional Sequencing:The data guides us to the strategy of consuming protein and fiber firstbefore carbohydrates, which significantly slows glucose absorption and minimizes insulin spikes.
“If you are consistently struggling to lose weight despite genuine effort, you have a metabolic problem, not a character problem. We must stop treating the symptom (the weight) and heal the system (the metabolism). That’s how we secure lasting change.”– Marrie Simpson
My Weight Loss & Wellness Editionand Wellness & Longevity Editionare built around this metabolic reset. We start by using the CGMand advanced lab work to uncover your precise metabolic blueprint. We then integrate this data with insights from your Genetic Analysis(to see if you have variants affecting carb metabolism) to create a sustainable plan to restore metabolic flexibility and dramatically enhance your healthspan.