Why Your HOMA-IR Matters More Than Fasting Glucose Alone

Audio updated March 31, 2026, for Apple device compatibility and a better infographic. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen. Introduction Insulin resistance begins long before a person is diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes. Many people walk around with normal blood sugar results while their bodies are already struggling to keep glucose under…

Fasting Improves Diabetic Kidney Disease

This article discusses the two studies that showed the improvement of kidney functions in those with diabetes who fasted. An estimated 37 million Americans have Chronic kidney disease (CKD)—more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults. Kidney disease is present in about 1 in 3 people with diabetes and 1 in 5 people with high blood…

Skin Signs of Insulin Resistance

The underlying problem in Type 2 or adult-onset diabetes is insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is not routinely tested but can manifest in the skin. Read on to see if someone you know may be at risk for diabetes. Many are unaware that they have the beginnings of  Type 2 diabetes. Years before a person is…