Ep 409 How to Fix Insulin Resistance and Take Control of Your Blood Sugar ft. Dr Boz (Annette Bosworth, MD)

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Most people don’t realize it, but one of the simplest ways to understand your overall health is by tracking your blood sugar. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Boz, Annette Bosworth, MD and I dive into why blood glucose monitoring—and especially using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)—can give you a clear picture of how your body is functioning.

From energy crashes to long-term chronic disease, blood sugar plays a bigger role in your health than you may think. And the best part? You don’t need to be a scientist to make sense of it.

We break it down in a way anyone can understand—engaging, thought-provoking, and sprinkled with a bit of humor—so you’ll walk away with practical insights you can actually use.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why insulin resistance is at the root of so many modern health struggles.
• How tracking your blood sugar (even with a simple monitor) can transform your health decisions.
• The surprising link between everyday choices and your long-term risk for chronic disease.
• Why CGMs aren’t just for diabetics—they’re a powerful tool for anyone serious about health.
• Simple, actionable tips to start taking control of your blood sugar today.

Time Stamps

01:01 – Welcome to the 'Strong by Design' podcast!
 02:21 – Meet today’s special guest, Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth, MD)
 03:30 – What happened during the first days in Florida
 07:33 – Finding better health in the 21st century
 12:16 – Why knowing more about our bodies hasn’t made us healthier
 13:50 – Learn more about blood sugar and why it matters
 18:15 – Know the real threshold for diabetes
 21:15 – Why the insulin resistance problem is so hard
 27:39 – The hidden reason behind “it’s not working”
 31:21 – Discover the role of muscle mass
 34:54 – The healthy range for ketones revealed
 38:45 – What Chris learned from fasting in the past
 45:12 – Revisiting Dr. Boz’s very first appearance
 46:22 – Everything you need to know about CGM
 51:34 – What healthy eating really looks like
 56:55 – Foods that secretly spike your sugar
 59:58 – Inside the 21-Day Metabolic Kick
 1:06:43 – Why you might be having health issues
 1:09:37 – Stay connected beyond the episode with Dr. Boz
 1:14:00 – Please share and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!

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