GLUCOSE METABOLISM: HbA1c, Insulin Resistance & Better Energy | Dr. Ben Bikman & Mike Haney

Get a Free Guide to Understand Your Lab Test Results: https://levels.link/health?utm_campai... Your energy, weight, and long-term health depend on how your body manages glucose and insulin. In this conversation, Dr. Ben Bikman breaks down the science of metabolic health, explaining why insulin—not glucose—is the real driver of dysfunction. With host Mike Haney, Dr. Bikman explores: The connection between insulin resistance and fatigue How HbA1c and fasting glucose can be misleading The role of muscle in stabilizing blood sugar Nutrition strategies to reduce insulin naturally How to improve metabolic flexibility for lasting energy Sign Up to Get Your Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/youtube 🎙 What Ben Bikman, PhD, & Mike Haney discuss: [3:42] — Why glucose isn’t the full story in metabolic health [7:58] — Insulin’s central role in energy and fat storage [13:10] — What HbA1c actually tells you—and what it misses [19:23] — The first signs of insulin resistance most people overlook [25:46] — Why muscle is a “glucose sink” that protects your metabolism [32:15] — How modern diets overload insulin, not just glucose [39:52] — The difference between being lean and being metabolically healthy [46:08] — Simple daily habits that lower insulin naturally [54:41] — Why “normal” lab ranges for insulin are misleading [1:02:17] — Practical steps to build metabolic flexibility and better energy 🔗 LINKS: Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@LevelsHealth?sub... Dr. Ben Bikman: https://benbikman.com/ Connect with Dr. Ben Bikman on X: @BenBikmanPhD 👋 WHO WE ARE: Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life. #metabolichealth #bloodsugar #insulinresistance #glucosecontrol DISCLAIMER: A Whole New Level is a podcast intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide medical, nursing, or other professional healthcare advice, and no doctor-patient relationship is established by listening to or viewing its content. The information presented is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Use of the information provided is at the listener’s own risk. Listeners should always consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical concerns or conditions. Never delay or disregard professional medical advice because of something you heard on this podcast.