Insulin resistance has been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. It plays a big role in how your body manages energy, stores fat, and responds to food. It can quietly disrupt your health for years.
Dr. Corey Howard in Naples, Florida, takes a closer look at what’s really going on at Howard Health & Wellness. He has decades of experience and a deep understanding of how your hormones and metabolism work together. If you’re struggling with your weight and suspect insulin resistance may be the reason, Dr. Howard can help diagnose you and provide targeted weight loss strategies to get your health back on track.
How Insulin Works
Every time you eat, your body breaks food down into glucose, a type of sugar your cells use for energy. Insulin is the hormone that acts like a key, unlocking your cells so the glucose can get inside and be used as fuel.
With insulin resistance, that key does not work as well. Your cells stop responding the way they should, so the glucose stays in your bloodstream instead of being absorbed.
Your pancreas then starts producing more insulin to try and force things to work. Over time, that system gets overwhelmed. As insulin levels rise and your cells still do not respond, your blood sugar can climb, and that is when more serious health issues can start to develop.
Signs That Something May Be Off
If you’re experiencing insulin resistance, you might notice changes like:
- Fatigue
- Increased hunger
- Midsection weight changes
- Harder time losing weight
- Brain fog
- Irregular blood sugar patterns
These symptoms are common, but they are not random. They are your body’s way of signaling that something is out of balance.
Why It Develops
Insulin resistance often comes from a mix of factors. Genetics play a part, but so do sleep quality, stress, inflammation, hormone shifts, gut health, and less movement than your body needs. You do not have to fit a specific profile for this to happen.
How Howard Health & Wellness Helps
Dr. Howard uses advanced diagnostics and a whole-person approach to uncover what is driving your symptoms. Your plan is built around your life and your health history.
Depending on what your body needs, treatment may include nutrition changes, movement strategies, stress and sleep support, hormone evaluation, or medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide to help improve insulin sensitivity and support weight loss.
When you are ready for answers that actually add up, call 239-331-2285 to schedule a visit to Howard Health & Wellness in Naples.
