Insulin Optimisation

Master Your Metabolism: Unlock the Power of Insulin Sensitivity

Balanced blood sugar isn’t just about avoiding crashes—it’s the key to burning fat, building muscle, and staying sharp.

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🧠 Why Insulin Sensitivity Matters

Your Metabolism’s Hidden Lever: Insulin

Insulin decides where your energy goes—into muscle cells to build and repair, or into fat stores. When your body responds well to insulin, everything from focus to physique improves.

🧪 Foundational Lab Testing

What’s Your Blood Sugar Really Saying?

  • Fasting Glucose

    Your baseline sugar level—too high, and insulin might be struggling.

  • Fasting Insulin

    How hard is your pancreas working to manage glucose?

  • HbA1c and Fructosamine

    Your average glucose over 2–3 weeks and 2-3 months.

  • OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test)

    How fast does your body clear sugar?

  • HOMA-IR Score

    A snapshot of insulin resistance based on glucose and insulin.

  • C-Peptide Test

    Is high insulin due to overproduction or poor clearance?

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📲 Real-Time Glucose Monitoring

Know What Your Blood Sugar’s Doing Now

Every meal, every workout, every stress spike—your glucose is reacting. Continuous tracking lets you understand the patterns.

  • CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring)

    Stay in the zone: 70–120 mg/dL with minimal post-meal spikes.

  • Post-Meal Testing

    Check 1–2 hours after eating. Back to baseline = metabolic win.

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🧬 Nutrient & Inflammation Markers

Are Micronutrients and Inflammation Helping—or Hurting—Your Insulin?

  • Triglyceride-to-HDL Ratio

    Low ratio = good insulin function

  • hs-CRP (High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein)

    Chronic inflammation drives insulin resistance

  • Vitamin D

    Supports insulin receptors

  • Magnesium & Chromium

    Essential for glucose metabolism

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💪 Lifestyle & Functional Assessments

Your Daily Habits Are Your Metabolic Strategy

  • Body Composition

    More lean mass, less visceral fat = better insulin sensitivity

  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

    Track stress recovery—because cortisol blunts insulin

  • Exercise Response

    Blood sugar should drop after training. If not, it’s a red flag.

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🛠️ What Your Results Mean – And What to Do About Them

Your Labs Spoke. Here’s How We Optimise Based on What They Said

This isn’t guesswork. Each test gives us a signal—and each signal guides your next step. Below are common patterns we see and the strategies that match them.

  • 📈 Elevated Fasting Glucose / A1c

    What it suggests: Chronically high blood sugar

    Strategies:

    • Time-restricted eating (TRE)
    • Low-glycemic carb focus
    • Resistance training 3–4x/week
    • Add berberine or alpha-lipoic acid

  • 📉 High Fasting Insulin / HOMA-IR >1.5

    What it suggests: Insulin resistance developing

    Strategies:

    • Lower carbohydrate intake temporarily
    • HIIT to increase insulin sensitivity
    • Focus on magnesium + chromium
    • Track glucose with CGM or glucometer

  • 🍔 Big Spikes on CGM / Postprandial Testing

    What it suggests: Poor glucose control after meals

    Strategies:

    • Adjust meal composition (fibre, protein first)
    • Try walking after meals
    • Optimise meal timing to circadian rhythm

  • 🧬 Low Adiponectin / High Triglyceride:HDL Ratio

    What it suggests: Metabolic inflexibility or hidden inflammation

    Strategies:

    • Anti-inflammatory diet
    • Intermittent fasting (if appropriate)
    • Consider omega-3s and liver support
    • Re-assess sleep + stress load

  • 🔥 High hs-CRP / Poor HRV / Elevated Cortisol

    What it suggests: Chronic stress or inflammation affecting insulin

    Strategies:

    • Prioritise sleep hygiene
    • Guided breath work or meditation
    • Adaptogenic herbs (e.g., ashwagandha)
    • Reduce stimulants (caffeine, EMF exposure)

  • 🛌 Low Magnesium / Vitamin D

    What it suggests: Micronutrient deficiency impairing insulin response

    Strategies:

    • Supplement based on test-guided dosing
    • Add magnesium-rich foods (dark greens, seeds)
    • Daily sun exposure or D3 supplementation
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💊 Personalised Supplementation – If Needed

Targeted Support Based on Your Data

Supplementation isn’t a shortcut—it’s a precision tool. We only recommend what your body shows it needs, based on testing.

  • 🧬 Boost Insulin Sensitivity

    • Berberine: Mimics metformin-like glucose lowering
    • Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Improves insulin signaling
    • Inositol: Especially useful for PCOS-related insulin issues

  • 💪 Enhance Glucose Uptake in Muscle

    • Creatine: May improve post-exercise glucose clearance
    • Magnesium: Supports insulin receptor function
    • Chromium: Enhances glucose transport

  • 🛡️ Lower Inflammation & Support Stress Axis

    • Omega-3s: Reduce systemic inflammation
    • Ashwagandha / Rhodiola: Balance cortisol, support HRV
    • Curcumin: Anti-inflammatory support

  • ☀️ Fill Nutrient Gaps Identified in Labs

    • Vitamin D3 + K2: For those below optimal range
    • Electrolytes: Especially for low-carb or fasting protocols
    • Digestive Enzymes / Probiotics: Based on microbiome testing
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For a Deeper Metabolic Dive

🔍 Advanced & Optional Testing

Adiponectin Levels

This fat-cell hormone boosts insulin sensitivity

Liver Enzymes (ALT/AST)

A fatty liver is often a metabolic warning sign

Gut Microbiome

Your gut bacteria influence glucose and insulin

Optimised Insulin = Clearer Thinking, Leaner Body, Better Energy.

Whether you're managing fatigue, targeting fat loss, or chasing peak performance—insulin is a central switch. Let’s test, interpret, and optimise.

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