Insulin Resistance

The Personal Fat Threshold Model of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Obesity

Carbs trigger the release of insulin, which makes you fat. Right? No. Not exactly. After some fascinating discussion in a private chat group that we’re both in, Dr Ted Naiman created his ‘insulinographic’ to elucidate the personal fat threshold and the adipose-centric theory of diabesity. When I shared it, it prompted some great discussion …

The Real Reason You’re Insulin Resistant and The Macros to Reverse It

by Marty Kendall

There are many misconceptions about insulin and how to optimise it. Many in the low-carb and keto communities believe the best way to reverse insulin resistance is simply to swap carbs for fat and even avoid protein! However, the reality is a little more complex. While switching your carbs for fat may help you manage one …

Keto Lie #8: Insulin Toxicity is Enemy #1

by Marty Kendall

Over the past few years, people in the fasting/low-carb/keto communities have been told that: Is Fat a ‘Free Food’ Because #Insulin? However, the problem with thinking in terms of ‘insulin toxicity’ comes when we add the belief that carbohydrates and protein will raise insulin (i.e. the Carbohydrate Insulin Hypothesis of Obesity) and hence dietary fat …

Keto Lie #5: Fat is a ‘Free Food’ because it Doesn’t Elicit an Insulin Response

by Marty Kendall

This is one of the cornerstone beliefs of many low-carb and keto diet subscribers. Many theorise that because carbohydrates raise insulin the most and insulin is related to fat storage, eating more carbohydrates will lead to greater body fat storage. Thus, dietary fat should be the primary energy source because it doesn’t impact blood sugar …

Does Insulin Resistance Cause Weight Gain?

by Marty Kendall

Insulin resistance and weight gain go hand in hand. Many people believe that insulin resistance causes obesity. But as you’ll see in this article, it may be the other way around. Excess body fat appears to drive insulin resistance. But first, your fat cells need to be insulin sensitive to fill and expand beyond your …