{"podcast":{"title":"Health Wealth","slug":"health-wealth-6530111","podcast_index_feed_id":6530111,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5918323/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://podcasts.indiatoday.in/podcast/health-wealth","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fff804fbf74f7f92d5194bc00715841c.jpg","author":"India Today Podcasts","episode_count":137,"summary":"Doctor Vs Internet is Health Wealth’s hard-hitting Indian health podcast that cuts through viral wellness trends, quick fixes, and online misinformation. Each episode features licensed doctors and medical specialists who take on popular internet health claims—separating science from hype, and facts from dangerous myths. From nutrition and fitness trends to mental health, diabetes, lifestyle diseases, and everyday medical questions, this podcast delivers clear, evidence-based conversations tailored for Indian audiences and real-world health concerns. What to expect: - Doctor-led myth busting of viral health trends - Practical, no-nonsense conversations with zero fluff -  A rotating lineup of trusted medical experts across specialties New episodes drop regularly, building a reliable playlist you can return to whenever the internet leaves you confused. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal health decisions.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-24T16:22:50.018463+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-wealth-6530111"},"episode":{"title":"Insulin Resistance Explained: Why Indians Are Prone to Diabetes | Karan Sarin & Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor | S2 Ep 24","slug":"insulin-resistance-explained-why-indians-are-prone-to-diabetes-karan-sarin-sonal-mehrotra-kapoor-s2-ep-24","published_at":"2026-01-27T15:20:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-wealth-6530111/insulin-resistance-explained-why-indians-are-prone-to-diabetes-karan-sarin-sonal-mehrotra-kapoor-s2-ep-24","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-wealth-6530111","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/insulin-resistance-explained-why-indians-are-prone-to-diabetes-karan-sarin-sonal-mehrotra-kapoor-s2-ep-24--69622432","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69622432/27_jan_26_health_wealth_27_jan_128.mp3","summary":"Why is India the diabetes capital of the world? Why do we develop \"hidden fat\" even when we look thin? In this episode of Doctor Vs Internet, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor sits down with Karan Sarin, a certified Metabolic Health Coach, to deconstruct the Indian gene— how it’s more prone to metabolic disorders like diabetes, heart diseases, fatty liver and hypertension. More importantly, can we do anything to fight our genes? We dive deep into insulin resistance, sugar spikes and carbohydrates to understand how our food habits and lifestyle lead us to diabetes. Karan Sarin elaborates on the blood tests, symptoms and signs of insulin resistance. We also explore if it is possible to reverse diabetes. This episode rewinds into how British-induced famines rewired the Indian epigenetics, creating a body type that stores fat for survival—a mechanism that is now backfiring in our age of abundance. From the hidden dangers of \"carb-loading\" in marathon runners, to which roti has the least glycemic index, this podcast is a masterclass in Indian metabolic health. Key Topics Covered: -Indian nutrition and diet: which is best for diabetics? Ragi, Khapli, Bajra, Jowar, which have the lowest glycemic index. Which other Indian foods are low glycemic index. The concept of Calories in, Calories out. -Muscle vs. Fat: Why Indian babies are born with more visceral fat than European babies -The TOFI Syndrome: Being \"Thin Outside, Fat Inside\" and why BMI is misleading for Indians -Metabolic Rocks of Health: Nutrition, Sleep, managing stress and Exercise and how lifestyle can stand in the way of Indian genes -CGMs: Continuous Glucose monitors: Are they helpful or not This episode is essential viewing for anyone searching: Diabetes Prevention, Weight Loss Tips, Indian Genes, CGM glucose monitor de…","meta_description":"Why is India the diabetes capital of the world? 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