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Metabolic Dysfunction Treatment in Metro Detroit
Blood sugar issues, weight resistance, and metabolic syndrome respond well to functional medicine. We optimize metabolism through targeted nutrition, exercise prescription, and lifestyle interventions.
Understanding Metabolic dysfunction
Metabolic dysfunction—including insulin resistance, blood sugar imbalances, and sluggish metabolism—underlies many chronic health issues. Our functional medicine approach identifies metabolic problems early and uses targeted nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and appropriate supplementation to restore healthy metabolic function.
Common Causes
- Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Poor dietary choices and processed foods
- Chronic stress elevating cortisol
- Sleep deprivation
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
- Toxin accumulation
- Hormonal imbalances
Signs & Symptoms
- Difficulty losing weight despite effort
- Energy crashes especially after meals
- Sugar and carb cravings
- Increased belly fat
- Elevated blood sugar or A1C
- High triglycerides
- Brain fog and fatigue
- Increased thirst and urination
When to Seek Professional Care
- Pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome diagnosis
- Difficulty losing weight despite diet and exercise
- Strong sugar cravings you cant control
- Family history of diabetes
- Fatigue and energy issues affecting daily life
Frequently Asked Questions About Metabolic dysfunction
Its when your body struggles to properly convert food to energy and regulate blood sugar. This leads to weight gain, fatigue, and increased risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Early intervention can reverse these changes.
Early intervention can reverse these changes.
Yes, especially when caught early. Through targeted dietary changes, exercise, stress management, and addressing underlying factors, many patients normalize their metabolic markers and maintain healthy weight.
We test fasting insulin (not just glucose), comprehensive metabolic panels, inflammatory markers, thyroid function, and sometimes continuous glucose monitoring to understand your unique metabolic patterns.
Diets often fail because they dont address underlying metabolic dysfunction. We identify why your metabolism isnt working optimally and create personalized interventions that restore function, making weight management sustainable.
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