November 4, 2025
How Insulin Resistance Impacts Your Energy, Hormones, and Fertility | Dr. Arti Thangudu
As a WomanAbout this episode
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Arti Thangudu, a triple board certified physician in endocrinology, internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, to reveal the hidden truth about insulin resistance and its surprising effects on women's health. Discover how this often-overlooked condition can impact your energy, hormones, and fertility - and what you can do to take control. Key Topics: 1. Understanding Insulin Resistance - Your body's communication breakdown - Why it's more than just a diabetes problem - How it affects different body systems 2. Detecting Insulin Resistance - Beyond basic blood tests - Recognizing early warning signs - When to seek professional guidance 3. Lifestyle Strategies for Improvement - Nutrition that supports metabolic health - Exercise approaches that make a difference - Sleep's critical role in metabolic function 4. Treatment and Management Options - Supplement considerations - Medical interventions - Personalized approach to healing Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book Follow Dr. Thangudu on Instagram @draartithangudu Check out her website and practice: sa-complete.com Subscribe to her YouTube Channel Listen to her podcast “ Endocrine Matters ” Want to receive my weekly newsletter? Sign up at nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter to receive updates, Q&A, special content, and freebies If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Tuesday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @nataliecrawfordmd , check out Natalie’s YouTube channel Natalie Crawford MD , and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Fora Fertility . Join the Learn at Pinnacle app to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode! This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices