Welcome to the final part of our insulin resistance series!

In this episode, I break down:

• Why fasting insulin isn't typically tested by doctors
• How outdated guidelines, lack of training, and insurance coverage are holding women back
• The difference between "normal" and optimal lab values
• How to advocate for yourself when traditional healthcare falls short
• Where you can get your own labs—even without a doctor
• Signs and symptoms to track if you suspect insulin resistance

💡 Takeaways:

• Fasting insulin levels above 10 may be a red flag—optimal is under 7
• Glucose and A1C might look “normal” even when insulin resistance is present
• Direct-to-consumer labs and functional medicine providers can be powerful tools

✨ If you’ve ever been told “everything looks fine,” but you feel something is off—this episode is your permission slip to dig deeper. Download the Food Timeline Tracker here!

Did you miss the first two episodes in the series? Be sure to check them out here!

Unlock the clues your body is already giving you.
This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover!

✅ What's included:

Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after)

Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes

Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps

📥 Grab it here!

Episode Notes – EP01: The Hidden Driver – What Doctors Miss About Insulin Resistance and PCOS

In this kickoff episode of PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive, we’re tackling a major missing piece in traditional PCOS care: insulin resistance.

You’ll learn:

• What insulin is and why it matters for every cell in your body
• How insulin resistance shows up way before your labs do
• Why doctors often miss it (and what to ask for instead)
• Common signs you're insulin resistant, even if you’ve been told you’re “normal”

A simple tool you can start using today: the food timeline

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Request a fasting insulin test (not just glucose or A1C!)
• Track your Food Timeline to connect your meals to your symptoms
• Learn more in Part 2: What Really Causes Insulin Resistance (coming next week!)

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Unlock the clues your body is already giving you.
This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover!

✅ What's included:

Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after)

Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes

Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps

📥 Grab it here!