Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
Cells not responding properly to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar, weight gain, and metabolic dysfunction.
Last reviewed by our practitioner team · February 2026
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Practitioners Who Help With Insulin Resistance
These practitioner types have experience working with insulin resistance & prediabetes. Each brings a different perspective and set of tools.
Functional Medicine Practitioner
FM / IFM-trainedComplex chronic issues / root-cause workups (often lab-driven)
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ND / NMDWhole-person primary-care style natural medicine
Learn moreRegistered Dietitian / Nutrition Specialist
RD / RDN / CNSNutrition with strong clinical grounding (especially for medical conditions)
Learn moreWhat to Expect From Holistic Treatment
A holistic approach to insulin resistance & prediabetes looks at the whole picture — not just your symptoms, but the underlying factors that contribute to them.
Thorough Assessment
Your practitioner will take a detailed health history, including diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and environmental factors.
Root Cause Investigation
Rather than just managing symptoms, holistic practitioners look for underlying imbalances — whether nutritional, hormonal, digestive, or structural.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Your plan may include dietary changes, supplements, herbal medicine, bodywork, stress management techniques, or other modalities tailored to your needs.
Ongoing Support
Healing is a process. Expect follow-up visits to monitor progress, adjust your plan, and address new layers as they arise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes is a health concern that affects many people and can have multiple contributing factors. A holistic approach looks at the whole person — lifestyle, diet, stress, environment, and genetics — to understand and address the root causes rather than just managing symptoms.
Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes can be caused by a combination of factors including diet, stress, environmental exposures, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, and gut health issues. Holistic practitioners work to identify your unique contributing factors through thorough assessment and sometimes advanced testing.
Several types of holistic practitioners can help with Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes, including Functional Medicine Practitioner, Naturopathic Doctor, Registered Dietitian / Nutrition Specialist. The best choice depends on your specific situation, symptoms, and preferences. Many people benefit from working with multiple practitioners as part of a comprehensive care team.
Yes, many people find significant relief from Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes through holistic approaches. These may include dietary changes, targeted supplementation, stress management, herbal medicine, bodywork, and lifestyle modifications. Holistic treatment focuses on addressing root causes rather than just suppressing symptoms.
Holistic treatment for Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes typically begins with a thorough intake — your health history, diet, lifestyle, and sometimes lab work. Your practitioner will create a personalized plan that may evolve over time. Healing is often gradual; many people notice improvements within weeks to months depending on the complexity of their situation.