Scientist and metabolic health expert Benjamin Bikman explains what insulin resistance is, how it relates to chronic diseases, and what we can do to treat it and improve our health.

For the first time in history, the risk of obesity has surpassed the risk of starvation. Between environmental pollution and our sedentary lifestyles, the 21st century has brought new kinds of health problems.

Heart disease and cancer are recognized as leading causes of death worldwide, but research shows these illnesses also have links to a condition we hear less about: insulin resistance.

Benjamin Bikman is a scientist, professor, and leading expert on metabolic health.

In his 2020 book, Why We Get Sick, Bikman explains the causes of insulin resistance, its connection to chronic illnesses, and what we can do to prevent and treat it.