Insulin Resistance
Break the Insulin-Weight Loop
When your cells stop listening to insulin, your body starts storing fuel as fat. Reclaim your energy and restore your metabolic flexibility with a physician-guided roadmap designed for lasting results.
Why standard blood sugar advice often fails.
Traditional medicine often waits for your blood sugar to reach “prediabetic” levels before taking action. At My Metabolic Makeover, we intervene years earlier by looking at the insulin—the hormone that drives the sugar.
- The Insulin Ceiling: You can have "normal" glucose while having dangerously high insulin. We test for the hidden patterns others miss.
- The Fatigue Cycle: Insulin resistance prevents your cells from getting the energy they need, leading to the "afternoon crash."
- Systemic Inflammation: High insulin isn't just a weight issue; it’s a pro-inflammatory state that affects your heart, skin, and brain.
- Biological Resistance: If you’ve felt "weight loss resistant," it’s likely not a lack of willpower, but a hormonal roadblock.
Signs Your Metabolism is Stalling
Stubborn Midsection Weigh
Specific fat storage around the abdomen.
Intense Sugar Cravings
The "need" for sweets or carbs shortly after eating.
The "Food Coma"
Extreme fatigue or brain fog following a meal.
Acanthosis Nigricans
Darkened skin patches on the neck or underarms.
Reactive Hypoglycemia
Feeling "shaky" or "hangry" if a meal is missed.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Preserving lean muscle mass and bone density.
Elevated Triglycerides
Addressing the lipid markers often tied to insulin.
Brain Fog
Difficulty focusing as your brain struggles to utilize glucose for fuel.
Increased Thirst or Urination
Early signs that your system is working overtime to clear sugar.
Moving from Resistance to Resilience
We use data to turn your metabolism back “on.”
- Advanced Metabolic Testing: We look at fasting insulin, HbA1c, and inflammatory markers (hs-CRP) to get your baseline "Metabolic Score."
- Continuous Glucose Insights: We utilize CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) to show you in real-time how your body reacts to specific foods and stressors.
- The MD + Coach Synergy: Dr. Womick provides the clinical oversight (and GLP-1 management if appropriate), while Deniece helps you build the muscle and nutrition habits that make your cells "insulin sensitive" again.
- Muscle as Medicine: We prioritize lean mass preservation, as muscle is your primary site for glucose disposal.
Optimized for your life in Charleston
Don’t let metabolic fatigue keep you from the vibrancy of the Lowcountry. Whether you’re dining on King Street or active on the water, we give you the tools to enjoy your life without the blood sugar roller coaster.