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Protocol · 6 weeks

Glucose Control

Metabolic flexibility & insulin sensitivity

Why this is good for you

Flatten glucose variability — the single biggest modifiable driver of advanced glycation, vascular ageing and visceral fat.

  • Lower HbA1c is one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortality in adults > 50
  • Reduced advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) — driver of skin, vascular and kidney ageing
  • Lower visceral fat — primary source of inflammatory cytokines

Overview

Six weeks to restore insulin sensitivity using a CGM-led approach: protein-forward meals, post-meal movement, and a targeted glucose-disposal stack. Suitable as a pre-medication intervention or alongside GLP-1 therapy.

Who this is for

  • ·Fasting glucose 95–110 or HbA1c 5.5–6.2
  • ·Visible visceral fat despite training
  • ·Family history of T2D or metabolic syndrome

The four pillars

Meal order

Fibre + protein before starch; vinegar 1 tbsp before carb-heavy meals.

Movement

10-min walk within 20 min of every meal.

Glucose-disposal stack

Berberine with carb meals; omega-3 daily; magnesium nightly.

Strength

3× resistance sessions/week — muscle is the largest glucose sink.

Phased timeline

Phase 1 · Weeks 1–2

Baseline

Apply CGM + meal order

  • Wear CGM
  • Log every meal
  • Walk after meals
Phase 2 · Weeks 3–4

Stack

Add berberine + training

  • Berberine with carbs
  • 3× strength sessions
Phase 3 · Weeks 5–6

Retest

Bloods + GLP-1 decision

  • Repeat HbA1c + insulin
  • Discuss semaglutide/retatrutide if BMI > 30

Daily schedule

07:30Protein 40 g breakfast, no refined carbs solo
After each meal10-min walk
12:00 + 18:30Berberine 500 mg with carb meals
EveningStrength training 3×/week
21:00Magnesium glycinate 400 mg

Biomarkers to track

MarkerTargetRationale
Fasting glucose< 90 mg/dLHepatic glucose output.
Fasting insulin< 6 µIU/mLInsulin sensitivity.
HbA1c< 5.4 %90-day glycaemic average.
Triglycerides:HDL< 1.5Insulin-resistance proxy.

Cautions & contraindications

  • · Type 1 diabetes (berberine caution)
  • · Pregnancy
  • · On hypoglycaemic agents — physician oversight required

Educational content only — consult a qualified physician before starting any protocol.

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