Understanding Diabetes: A Lifestyle Approach to Insulin Resistance

Diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes — or just trying to understand what insulin resistance actually means for your health? You're not alone, and there's more you can do about it than a glucose number suggests. Join Dr. Rashim Gupta for a practical look at diabetes and insulin resistance: what's happening in the body, and what actually moves the needle. We'll walk through six lifestyle pillars that influence blood sugar control: ​-The gut-diabetes connection — how digestive health shapes insulin response  ​-Sleep and its direct effect on blood sugar regulation  ​-Stress management and its hormonal impact on glucose levels  ​-Nutrition principles that support stable blood sugar  ​-Movement and exercise as a treatment tool, not just a suggestion  ​-Community support and why it matters for long-term success Dr. Rashim Gupta is a board-certified endocrinologist who has built her career around a simple but important question: how do we make it easier for people to actually manage diabetes in their everyday lives? She is the founder of MettaH, a program that pairs medical care with practical support — group visits with an endocrinologist, glucose monitoring technology, and personalized nutrition guidance — because she believes good health shouldn't depend on how much time or money someone has. She also serves as Medical Director for North Carolina's Medicaid plan, where her focus is on the broader picture: making sure quality care actually reaches the communities that need it most. Based in Asheville, Dr. Gupta is deeply committed to compassionate, judgment-free care for people navigating chronic illness.