How Does Type 2 Diabetes Develop? From Insulin Resistance to Beta Cell Failure

Type 2 diabetes develops gradually through insulin resistance and progressive beta cell dysfunction. Explore early warning signs, root causes, complications, and prevention strategies that support long-term metabolic health.

Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Functional medicine, Longevity, Nutrition, Weight loss, Metabolic HealthMartina SturmSeptember 13, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, prediabetes, hyperinsulinemia, blood sugar regulation, metabolic syndrome, visceral fat, beta cell dysfunction, diabetes prevention, metabolic health

NAFLD: Causes, Diagnosis, and Natural Strategies for Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a metabolic condition driven by insulin resistance and inflammation. Learn how NAFLD develops, how it’s diagnosed, and which strategies support liver recovery.

Weight loss, Alternative Therapy, Functional medicine, Metabolic HealthMartina SturmJune 2, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine NAFLD, fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, metabolic health, liver health, metabolic syndrome, functional medicine, inflammation, integrative medicine, chronic disease prevention

Metabolic Syndrome: Root Causes, Risks, and How to Reverse It Naturally

Metabolic syndrome is more than a collection of abnormal lab values—it reflects a breakdown in metabolic regulation involving insulin resistance, visceral fat, inflammation, and lifestyle signaling. This article explains what metabolic syndrome really means, why it develops even in people trying to be healthy, and how a root-cause, systems-based approach can help restore metabolic health naturally.