Dr. Ben Bikman: How To Reverse Insulin Resistance Through Diet, Exercise, & Sleep

Insulin resistance silently shapes the trajectory of nearly every major chronic disease, yet it’s often overlooked until blood sugar abnormalities become obvious. In this episode, Dr. Ben Bikman exposes the dietary culprits that drive metabolic dysfunction and highlights actionable, evidence-based tactics for improving metabolic health. Ben also addresses pressing questions about popular weight loss medications […]

Localized GLP1 receptor pre-internalization directs pancreatic alpha cell to beta cell communication

Publication date: Available online 14 July 2025 Source: Cell Metabolism Author(s): Jason C.L. Tong, Charlotte Frazer-Morris, Ali H. Shilleh, Katrina Viloria, Anne de Bray, Adithya Muraleedaran Nair, Paul R.V. Johnson, Rebecca Spiers, Ahmad Kobiita, Oladapo E. Olaniru, Shanta J. Persaud, Robert Hauffe, André Kleinridders, Carsten Schultz, C. Bruce Verchere, Canqi Cui, Jonathan E. Campbell, Malgorzata […]

Semaglutide melts fat—but may quietly strip away your strength

Semaglutide, a popular anti-obesity drug, may come with a hidden cost: significant muscle loss, especially in women and older adults. A small study found that up to 40% of weight loss from semaglutide comes from lean body mass. Alarmingly, those who consumed less protein saw even more muscle loss—potentially undermining improvements in blood sugar control.