Insulin Reistance 101 with Zena Habi

Are You Missing the Early Signs of Insulin Resistance? In this episode of the Valeo Health Podcast, we sit down with Zena Habi, Director of Education & PR Development at Wellness First Middle East, to unpack a condition that silently affects up to 80% of people, without them even knowing it. From constant fatigue and sugar cravings to dark skin patches and hormonal shifts, insulin resistance shows up long before diabetes does, but most people are testing the wrong marker. Here’s what we cover:🔹 Why blood sugar tests aren’t enough🔹 What fasting insulin reveals is that glucose doesn’t🔹 The real link between insulin resistance, weight gain, and visceral fat🔹 Early signs no one tells you about🔹 How muscle mass, food choices, and sleep play a role🔹 Why medication is only part of the picture🔹 And how to start reversing the issue—before symptoms even show This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a reminder that preventive care is the new healthcare and it starts with testing.