Insulin Resistance & GLP-1 | Perimenopause Weight Loss with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer
DocJenFitJune 01, 202600:47:51

Insulin Resistance & GLP-1 | Perimenopause Weight Loss with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer

Dealing with insulin resistance or curious about GLP-1 use, especially during perimenopause for weight loss? In this episode from The Optimal Body podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer, a specialist in sustainable weight loss, longevity, and women's midlife health.

Key topics discussed include:
- metabolic health
- insulin resistance
- hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause
- practical lifestyle interventions

For full show notes to all links mentioned + discounts to our favorite products, head here: https://jen.health/podcast/463

TIMESTAMPS ⏰
01:01 - From Emergency Medicine to Proactive Health
05:15 - The Missing Link in Modern Medicine
07:32 - Understanding Metabolic Health and Key Labs
09:28 - Lifestyle Hacks for Insulin Sensitivity
11:02 - Navigating Hormonal Shifts in Women
16:16 - Overcoming Burnout and Fatigue
20:25 - The Role of GLP-1s and Peptides
23:38 - When Are Weight Loss Drugs Appropriate?
28:15 - Peptides vs. GLP-1s Explained
32:15 - The Dangers of Buying Peptides Online
36:06 - Commonly Recommended (and Discouraged) Peptides
41:43 - Research on Hormones, Lifestyle, and Menopause
46:39 - How to Work with Doctor Geyer

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