Insulin resistance drives the development of type II diabetes. However, it often is not explored when discussing prevention or treatment of pre-diabetes. Insulin resistance can start before pre-diabetes, and addressing it early can help improve your health and reduce the likelihood of developing a chronic illness.

Insulin resistance is a hidden driver of heart health problems. A functional medicine approach looks beyond cholesterol to advanced labs that assess insulin, inflammation, and metabolism, helping reveal risks early and guide personalized prevention.

The glycemic index is a dietary tool to help rank the quality of foods that contain carbohydrates. Swap out high glycemic foods and add low glycemic foods to help lower blood sugar and A1c. Check out diabetes specific meal planning services to lower A1c and blood sugar.

Functional Medicine Meal Planning for Diabetes and Prediabetes. Foods to lower A1c and improve metabolic health.

1 in 3 Canadians are living with diabetes and prediabetes and those 20 years of age today face a 50 per cent chance of developing diabetes in their lifetime. It is important to know your risks for diabetes to start treatment and reduce the risk of complications. If you are at risk I can help you with lab testing for diabetes. Treat diabetes and prediabetes with functional medicine and naturopathic medicine. Whether you are looking for diet, lifestyle, nutrient or supplements for diabetes and prediabetes I can help you.