The hidden epidemic behind diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, and most chronic diseases. Learn the science and take action today.
Insulin resistance is the most common metabolic disorder, yet it often goes undetected because doctors only measure blood glucose, missing the earliest signs of metabolic dysfunction.
Dr. Bikman's research shows insulin resistance as the "common soil" from which most chronic diseases grow - diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, heart disease, and cancer.
Insulin affects every cell in your body. When cells become resistant, some don't respond enough (causing dysfunction), while others respond too much (causing overstimulation).
Insulin efficiently helps glucose enter cells
Cells become less responsive to insulin's signals
Pancreas produces more insulin to maintain blood glucose
Blood glucose stays normal while insulin levels skyrocket
Dark, velvety patches of skin with "crinkled tissue paper" texture, usually around neck, armpits, or groin
Small, mushroom-like growths, most common around the neck - strong indicator of insulin resistance
"The simplest strategy would just be change breakfast tomorrow... The longer the insulin is low, the more you're improving your insulin sensitivity."
Follow this evidence-based plan to start reversing insulin resistance today.
Change breakfast (skip or low-insulin)
Remove all refined carbs
Add 16:8 intermittent fasting
Start post-meal walks
Optimize sleep schedule
Add stress management
Track biomarkers
Watch the complete 2.5-hour interview with Dr. Ben Bikman on reversing insulin resistance through diet, exercise, and sleep.