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.
Topic
GLP-1
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1
GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a natural hormone produced in your gut when you eat. It helps regulate blood sugar by stimulating insulin release when needed, suppressing glucagon (which raises blood sugar), slowing digestion to make you feel full longer, and reducing appetite through signals to the brain. Your body naturally produces GLP-1, but the levels drop quickly. Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are synthetic versions designed to last much longer in your body, amplifying these effects for weight loss and diabetes management. Interestingly, certain foods and eating patterns—particularly protein-rich meals and potentially ketogenic diets—can naturally boost your body's own GLP-1 production.