# 1115 - The Neurobiology of Insulin Resistance: Impact on Mood & Cognition

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Published: 2026-06-26T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

00:00 Introduction and Presenter Overview 00:14 Understanding Client Struggles and the Stress Response 01:48 Cumulative Stress and Insulin Resistance Overview 03:10 Mental Health Symptoms Linked to Blood Sugar 04:06 Strategies for Reducing Stress to Improve Symptoms 05:04 Why Focus on Insulin Resistance in Mental Health? 06:10 Diabetes Types and Prevalence 08:40 Addiction and Impact on Pancreatic Functioning 10:51 How Insulin Resistance Develops 11:57 Cellular Metaphor for Insulin Resistance 13:27 Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes Explained 15:00 Type 3 Diabetes and Causes 16:47 Medical and Lifestyle Causes of Pancreatitis and Diabetes 18:18 Medical Conditions and Supplement Impact 20:35 Symptoms of Insulin Resistance 21:05 Circadian Rhythm, Sleep, and Blood Sugar Instability 22:19 Chronic Pain, Neuropathic Pain, and Neurotransmitters 24:00 Hormonal Imbalance and Thyroid Impact 25:39 The Role of Overtraining and Medications 26:08 Pro-inflammatory State and Medication Effects 27:50 Medication Side Effects on Insulin Resistance 29:05 Symptoms: Fatigue and Stimulant Use 30:11 Shakiness, Panic Feelings, and Blood Sugar Swings 31:01 Cognitive Symptoms: Confusion, Brain Fog, and Attention Deficit 32:46 Eating Changes and Cravings 33:52 Hypervigilance and Emotional Dysregulation 35:02 Depression, Apathy, and Motivation 35:47 Interventions: Circadian Rhythm and Routine 39:35 Reducing Stress Before Bed and Sleep Hygiene 41:33 Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Antioxidants 43:04 Improving Veagal Tone to Reduce Stress 44:14 NEAT, Light Movement, and Intermittent Fasting 47:00 Reducing Interpersonal Stress and Building Boundaries 50:13 Assertive Communication and Reducing Mind Reading 54:07 Building Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy 55:51 Improving Life Satisfaction and Hardiness 58:28 Cognitive D…

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