# 2. Struggling with brain fog? 13 signs of insulin resistance

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Podcast: [Health Beyond Weight Loss |Insulin Resistance, Blood Sugar, Brain fog, Natural Remedies, Keto, Faith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-beyond-weight-loss-insulin-resistance-blood-sugar-brain-fog-natural-remedies-keto-faith-7799452)
Published: 2026-04-06T08:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://Healthbeyondweightloss.podbean.com/e/13-signs-of-insulin-resistance-brain-fog-visceral-belly-fat-sugar-cravings-fatty-liver/
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## Resource

In this episode of Health Beyond Weight Loss, we talk about 10 common signs of insulin resistance and why so many people are dealing with brain fog, fatigue, sugar cravings, fatty liver, visceral fat, high blood pressure, and other health issues without realizing that insulin resistance and high insulin levels may be the root cause. Insulin resistance can start years before a diagnosis of prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, and many of the warning signs are often ignored or treated separately instead of addressing the root problem. In this episode, we break down what insulin resistance is, why it happens, and how it affects your brain, liver, hormones, and energy levels. When you understand what is happening in your body, you can begin to work with your body and not against it. In This Episode, We Discuss: What is insulin resistance Why do we feel tired after eating How sugar and carbohydrates affect insulin The connection between insulin resistance and fatty liver What visceral fat is and why it is dangerous Why sugar cravings happen The connection between insulin resistance and hormones Labs you can ask your doctor for Simple steps to start improving insulin resistance 13 Signs of Insulin Resistance: Brain fog Feeling tired after eating Fatty liver Visceral fat (belly fat around organs) Sugar cravings Skin tags Dark skin around the neck or underarms High triglycerides High blood pressure PCOS Always feeling hungry Frequent urination Frequent yeast infections Many of these signs can show up years before someone is diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Labs to Ask Your Doctor For: Fasting Insulin A1C Fasting Glucose Triglycerides HDL hs-CRP (inflammation marker) These labs can help you see what is happening in your body before the disease progresses. What You Can…

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