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Ep 71: Understanding Diabetes and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Chhaya Makhija- Diabetes Part 1

Ep 71: Understanding Diabetes and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Chhaya Makhija- Diabetes Part 119 jun59 min

Send us Fan Mail Diabetes doesn't develop overnight. In this episode, we sit down with endocrinologist and lifestyle medicine physician Chhaya Makhija to unpack the science behind insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. We explore what insulin resistance actually is, how it develops over time, and why so many people are affected without realizing it. Dr. Makhija explains the powerful role lifestyle plays in both prevention and treatment, including the impact of nutrition, fiber, plant diversi...