Measuring Insulin Resistance

For those of you who have already seen the video on the regulation of blood sugar, there are some redundancies with this video here. My apologies for that. I decided to repeat some of the essential information because it's critical to be clear that insulin resistance is not the same as glucose intolerance, i.e., it is very much possible to have normal blood glucose levels but still be very insulin resistant. As always, don't hesitate to post questions or requests for future content in the comment section. Cheers Mario

My father, who suffered from type 2 diabetes for most of his adult life, passed away recently. Officially, it was from multi organ failure, but it all came as a result of diabetes. He also had both legs amputated some years before his death. My dad didn't really take his condition seriously and he paid a dear price for it. I'm really happy that more researchers and doctors are paying more attention to this "silent pandemic" of insulin resistance. So many people are walking around thinking that they are healthy but they aren't. Another thing to add is that my dad was never fat. Thinness doesn't equate to health either. That's why it is so important to go for your checkups and do the blood tests too. Better safe than sorry.

FYI for those in the U.S., it is possible to find your HOMA-IR pretty cheaply without a doctor or insurance. There are labs online where you can order a fasting glucose and insulin test. They send you to a local lab for the blood draw. I was just able to order one for only $37 with no prescription or insurance. From the results, I calculated my score to be 5.8, so I definitely have some work to do. Your videos on reducing IR will be extremely valuable to me, Dr. Kratz, as all your others have been.

My Dr. Said A1C is only a 10th of a % over into pre diabetes. Not concerned, see ya for your yearly in October. Said nothing about nutrition/diet. I'm so glad I found you.

I am cardiologist in Brazil. And after I read Dr. Krafts book i started to use insulin and glucose curve in many patients in risk for IR. I also did it in me (normal!). My HOMA IR is 1. Great videos! Very well done. Congratulations for the chanell. I will keep seeing.

I think the best content on blood sugar regulation on youtube is on this channel - thanks Dr Mario for sharing evidence based knowledge translatable into practice with us !

You are doing those who listen a great service. It is amazing how humans go through a great deal of trouble to avoid a minimal discomfort in the immediate when that slight discomfort would avoid major discomfort for the long run. I hope your videos help many to decide to do the work.

I´ve never clicked on a video so fast! 🙂 So helpful and insightful! Dankeschön! :)

What an amazing, timely series.Time and time again I tell friends to get their insulin tested only to have their doctors refuse !

Your plain speaking and presentation is excellent Kindly be doing what you are doing It will help a great many of the population

Your fastidious care and rigor to your research are evident. It is a pleasure to bask in the knowledge that you spread. More power to you, Super Mario !

This is my favourite channel. Over the time I've learnt tones of information. A big thank you. I always looking forward to your videos.

As a Nutritionist , one of the best videos I came across, information so well talked and explained with thorough research , much needed for we Indians to understand this concept Of Insulin Resistance.

Great video, without hype, promoting, or blame, just straight truth! Amazing! I listen this post twice and I’ll do more in the future…Thank you very, very much! Some confession to make: I already “bing watched”trough all your previous videos!

Thank you for giving us these videos. Your straight forward explanations make it easy to understand for us lay persons. You are doing a fantastic job!.

This video series has been incredibly helpful and informative. Please keep making content, the quality of the information is excellent. Thank you!

Great series of videos. Had a blood test last week, which included a HbA1C test, but if I had seen this video I would of asked for a Homa IR test. Thank you - you have a very balanced style of presentation with excellent information.

excellent video. well presented and not directly or indirectly pushing a million products and services. Very impressed with this doctor.

I've recently discovered your channel and enjoy the well balanced and researched content as well as your calm delivery. Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹.

Just discovered your channel through your interview on Sigma Nutrition. I've been looking for a video like this for years! So clear, concise, precise and MUCH NEEDED! Thank you so much! I will support you and tell my clients about you. ~ Marian Blum