Has your doctor told you that you have insulin resistance or pre-diabetes? You're not alone! It's estimated that nearly two-thirds of Americans have insulin resistance or diabetes. Fortunately, insulin resistance is a problem that responds well to lifestyle changes, particularly diet. As physicians, we've worked with hundreds of patients who have insulin resistance and believe it's possible for most people to reverse this condition naturally. We've combined our decades of practice experience with the latest medical research on what works from a diet and lifestyle standpoint for reversing insulin resistance. Here are the topics we cover and questions we answer in this book: Why You Shouldn't Ignore Insulin ResistanceInsulin Resistance: A Common Condition with Many Different NamesWhat Health Problems is Insulin Resistance Associated With?What is Insulin Resistance Anyway?The Role of Insulin in Insulin ResistanceWhy Insulin Resistance Makes Losing Weight So HardWhy Do Some Thin People Become Insulin Resistant?What Happens if You Don't "Treat" Insulin Resistance?How Do You Know if You're Insulin Resistant?Are You Taking Medications That Cause Insulin Resistance?Is There a Test for Insulin Resistance?The Role Diet and Lifestyle Play in Reversing Insulin ResistanceWhy What You Eat MattersThe Problem with Processed FoodsA Special Type of Fiber: Resistant StarchIs a Very Low-Carb Diet a Good Idea?Not All Carbohydrates Are Created EqualWhy You Don't Need to Know the Glycemic Index of the Carbohydrates You EatShould You Eat Fruit if You Have Insulin Resistance?Whole Grains: Should They Be Part of an Insulin Resistant Diet?Insulin Resistance and the Power of ProteinThe Fat ConundrumWhat's Safe to Drink if You Have Insulin Resistance?What about Artificial Sweeteners?The Role Weight Loss Plays in Insulin ResistanceWill Calorie Restriction Help?Summary of Dietary GuidelinesGood Sources of Protein for an Insulin Resistant DietSample Insulin Resistance Diet MenuNext to Diet, This is the Most Important Thing You Can Do to Reverse Insulin Resistance?35Two Little Known Factors that Worsen Insulin ResistanceSupplements Helpful for Insulin ResistanceA Tasty Spice That Helps with Blood Sugar ControlThree Mineral Deficiencies that Can Worsen Insulin ResistanceAn Antioxidant Supplement that Increases Insulin SensitivityAre There Herbs That Improve Insulin Resistance?Can You Reverse Insulin Resistance without Medications?A Four-Pronged Approach to Reversing Insulin ResistanceHow Long Does It Take to Reverse Insulin Resistance?Many individuals with insulin resistance will eventually develop diabetes. You don't have to be one of them. By understanding insulin resistance and consistently making the right lifestyle choices we are confident that you can live a healthier life free from the dilemma of diabetes. We hope to get you on the right path to healthier blood sugars - and a healthier life!