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Insulin resistance
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Insulin resistance

Get expert care for your insulin resistance by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

Board-certified

No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from a Insulin Resistance visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

Virtual visit with clinician

Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your insulin resistance visit

Insulin resistance often goes undetected — but catching it early makes a meaningful difference. This visit helps you understand your metabolic health.

Your bloodwork showed elevated fasting glucose or A1C

You're experiencing fatigue, cravings, or difficulty losing weight

You have a family history of type 2 diabetes

You've been told you have prediabetes or metabolic syndrome

You want to understand what lifestyle changes could reverse your trajectory

You want to know if medication like metformin is right for you

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Get the care you need, without the wait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is insulin resistance and how does it develop?

Insulin resistance occurs when cells — particularly in muscle, fat, and liver — respond less effectively to insulin, requiring the pancreas to produce more to maintain normal blood sugar. It develops through a combination of excess adiposity, physical inactivity, genetics, and chronic inflammation.

What is the difference between insulin resistance and diabetes?

Insulin resistance is a precursor state — blood sugar may still be normal or mildly elevated (prediabetes) because the pancreas is compensating. Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas can no longer maintain sufficient insulin output to overcome resistance.

Can insulin resistance be reversed?

Yes — particularly in earlier stages. Weight loss, regular physical activity, dietary changes prioritizing lower glycemic foods, and improved sleep quality can substantially improve insulin sensitivity. Some people achieve normalization of blood sugar without medication.

Do I need medication for insulin resistance?

Not always immediately. Lifestyle intervention is the foundation of treatment. Metformin is commonly prescribed when lifestyle changes are insufficient or when prediabetes is present with additional risk factors. Newer agents may also be considered depending on the clinical picture.

What side effects are associated with insulin resistance treatments?

Metformin is well tolerated — the most common side effects are GI symptoms, especially when started. Taking it with food minimizes this. Rare but important: metformin should be paused around contrast dye procedures and is not recommended with significantly impaired kidney function. Insulin Resistance visit What to expect from a Insulin Resistance visit
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