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Carbohydrate Tolerance Is IndividualTwo people can eat the same carbohydrate-containing meal and have very different glu...
10/19/2026

Carbohydrate Tolerance Is Individual

Two people can eat the same carbohydrate-containing meal and have very different glucose and insulin responses.

Age, genetics, muscle mass, physical activity, sleep, stress, body composition, gut health, meal composition, and metabolic health can all influence the response.

This is why the question should be: How does my body respond to the carbohydrates I am eating and how does that affect my metabolic health?

Metabolic testing, labs, and a CGM are all tools to quantify and individualize your response to carbohydrates.

✨ Start your week with intention.Join Janna Vilen, MD, for Yoga Flow every Monday at 9 AM .406.Take time to breathe, mov...
10/18/2026

✨ Start your week with intention.

Join Janna Vilen, MD, for Yoga Flow every Monday at 9 AM .406.

Take time to breathe, move, reconnect, and create space for the week ahead. 🌿

Your Monday morning reset starts here. We’d love to see you on the mat!

10/14/2026

Janna Vilen, MD and Intuition Health Sports Medicine and Wellness are proud affiliates of Regenexx – the trusted alternative to orthopedic surgery.

Procedures using Regenexx® injectates provide non-surgical treatment options for those suffering from pain related to osteoarthritis, joint injuries, spine pain, overuse conditions (like carpal tunnel), and common sports injuries. These medical procedures are only performed by highly-skilled physicians trained specifically in Interventional Orthopedics, and are used to help reduce pain and improve function. These procedures have helped thousands of patients improve their quality of life, return to the activities they enjoy, and avoid the need for surgery or joint replacement.

Ready to see how Regenexx® can help you get back to what you love? Contact us today!
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Why Persistently High Insulin MattersPersistently elevated insulin—often called hyperinsulinemia—can be an early sign th...
10/13/2026

Why Persistently High Insulin Matters

Persistently elevated insulin—often called hyperinsulinemia—can be an early sign that the body is working harder to maintain metabolic balance.

Over time, higher insulin levels may promote increased fat storage and worsen insulin resistance, creating a cycle that makes metabolic health more difficult to maintain.

It is important to recognize patterns early and address the foundations of metabolic health. Measuring your insulin level in relation to your blood sugar is key to detection of insulin resistance long before your blood sugar becomes abnormal.

Insulin Resistance Can Hide Behind “Normal” GlucoseInsulin resistance occurs when cells become less responsive to insuli...
10/11/2026

Insulin Resistance Can Hide Behind “Normal” Glucose

Insulin resistance occurs when cells become less responsive to insulin’s signal. In response, the pancreas may produce more insulin to keep blood glucose in the normal range.

For a period of time, fasting glucose—or even an A1C—may look reassuring while the body is working harder behind the scenes.

A single normal result does not always tell the whole metabolic story. A fuller assessment considers the broader context: body composition, activity, sleep, nutrition, symptoms, family history, and—when appropriate—additional biomarkers.

The body does not respond to every macronutrient in exactly the same way.The insulin and blood-sugar response to a meal ...
10/08/2026

The body does not respond to every macronutrient in exactly the same way.

The insulin and blood-sugar response to a meal can vary based on whether the meal is primarily carbohydrates, protein, or fat—and the timing and size of the response can differ as well.

That does not make one macronutrient automatically “good” and another “bad.” It highlights a more useful question: How does your body respond to the foods you regularly eat?

Nutrition is personal physiology, not just a list of universal rules.

Insulin Does More Than Manage Blood SugarInsulin is often described as the hormone that moves glucose from the bloodstre...
10/06/2026

Insulin Does More Than Manage Blood Sugar
Insulin is often described as the hormone that moves glucose from the bloodstream into our cells. That is true—but it is only part of the story.

Insulin also helps regulate how the body stores and uses energy, influences fat storage, and communicates with tissues throughout the body. The goal is not to eliminate insulin. We need it. The goal is to support an appropriate insulin response for your stage of life and metabolic needs.

Metabolic health is about more than a single blood-sugar number.

More info in our most recent newsletter. Link in Bio.

09/30/2026

Struggling with pain that’s limiting your favorite activities? At Intuition Health Sports Medicine and Wellness, Janna Vilen, MD offers advanced interventional orthopedic care options designed to support joint health and help you return to the activities you enjoy, with less downtime than traditional surgery.

Ready to see how Regenexx® can help you get back to what you love? Contact us today!
Learn more and request an appointment at www.intuitionhealthcare.com.

The September edition of Muscle is Medicine Newsletter is hot off the press! Check out all the great info on insulin, c...
09/30/2026

The September edition of Muscle is Medicine Newsletter is hot off the press! Check out all the great info on insulin, coaching, and whether you should go the the gym vs. build a home gym.

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