When the medical system was ready to write me off, I found my own way forward
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Chronic Disease
Long-Term Health Conditions and Metabolic Health
Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that often share common metabolic roots—including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, fatty liver disease, and many others. Research increasingly shows these conditions aren't separate problems but different manifestations of underlying metabolic dysfunction, particularly insulin resistance and chronic inflammation. Many chronic diseases that were once considered irreversible can be significantly improved or even put into remission through lifestyle changes that address these root causes, especially dietary interventions that reduce insulin levels and restore metabolic health.
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An interview with Dr. Ben Bikman, on how Insulin resistance silently shapes the trajectory of nearly every major chronic disease, yet it's often overlooked until blood sugar abnormalities become obvious.