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So you’re interested in #metabolic health and can see the benefits of making a change, but you're not sure where to begin your journey.
I suggest a two-step approach: researching for general awareness, then seeking certified coaching.
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So you’re interested in #metabolic health and can see the benefits of making a change, but you're not sure where to begin your journey.
I suggest a two-step approach: researching for general awareness, then seeking certified coaching.
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2/ The most basic definition of #metabolichealth is the creation and management of energy. But only 12% of Americans fall into that category. 88% are metabolically unhealthy.
Planning and direction are critical to future success, which is where
Planning and direction are critical to future success, which is where
3/ Metabolic coaches work in an industry related to #healthcare, and have spent years refining their approach to wellness.
Since coaching can be accomplished virtually, it's efficient and convenient for those who are unable to travel or don't have time to visit in-person.
Since coaching can be accomplished virtually, it's efficient and convenient for those who are unable to travel or don't have time to visit in-person.
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A type 2 #diabetes diagnosis can feel like a death sentence.
A lifetime of needles and disease management, with an increased risk of other disease, amputation, and early death?
But you don't just have to manage diabetes.
In fact, you can cure it completely.
A type 2 #diabetes diagnosis can feel like a death sentence.
A lifetime of needles and disease management, with an increased risk of other disease, amputation, and early death?
But you don't just have to manage diabetes.
In fact, you can cure it completely.
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Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 is largely a lifestyle disease - and largely preventable.
The pancreas still produces insulin, just not enough to control high blood sugar. Over time, the bloodstream is bathed in sugar and chronic disease begins.
Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 is largely a lifestyle disease - and largely preventable.
The pancreas still produces insulin, just not enough to control high blood sugar. Over time, the bloodstream is bathed in sugar and chronic disease begins.
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The progression is a vicious cycle:
1️⃣ The body creates insulin to handle elevated sugars.
2️⃣ Insulin directs excess sugar into fat cells
3️⃣ Fat builds up around the liver and pancreas
4️⃣ Inflammation damages the cells of the pancreas that generate insulin
The progression is a vicious cycle:
1️⃣ The body creates insulin to handle elevated sugars.
2️⃣ Insulin directs excess sugar into fat cells
3️⃣ Fat builds up around the liver and pancreas
4️⃣ Inflammation damages the cells of the pancreas that generate insulin
