The SoWell Blog
The Toxic Relationship Between Insulin Resistance and Heart Disease
February is here and the air is buzzing with love and heart-shaped gift boxes, but let's face it, some relationships are toxic. At the top of the list? Insulin resistance...
Understanding the Link Between PCOS and Diabetes
While PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, and diabetes may seem to be unrelated at first glance—there’s actually more overlap between the two conditions than you might think. According to the CDC,...
What Is Metabolic Syndrome and What is the Criteria for Diagnosis?
The word metabolism gets thrown around often, as people talk about how efficiently their bodies burn calories. But while your metabolic rate gets all the attention, it’s your general metabolic...
What is Insulin Resistance and Why Is It Important?
The terms insulin and insulin resistance often come up when discussing diabetes or blood sugar. But what is insulin resistance, really? The answer requires a bit of an explanation of...
What is Type 2 Diabetes and How Does it Affect My Health?
What does it mean to have type 2 diabetes? Here’s what you need to know about the most common type of diabetes, a condition that affects more than 1 in...