Ep. 107 Is It Just Puberty… or Insulin Resistance?

Your teenager is suddenly eating more, gaining weight, dealing with acne, and asking for another snack an hour after dinner.

Is this just normal puberty?

Or could insulin resistance be playing a role?

The answer isn't always obvious because puberty itself naturally causes temporary changes in insulin sensitivity. Growth hormone rises, appetite increases, teens gain weight, and their bodies need more energy to grow.

But there are certain signs that make me look more closely for insulin resistance.

In this episode, I explain the difference between normal puberty changes and warning signs that may point toward insulin resistance or prediabetes. Puberty changes a teenager's metabolism. But we shouldn't automatically assume that every change is "just puberty."

Knowing what to watch for can help you recognize when your teen may need more support.

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. 
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with insulin resistance, prediabetes and their hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create healthy habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

🎁 Grab my FREE resources below:

 
30 Healthy Recipes for Teens with Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes

A guide for parents of Teens with Insulin Restance or Prediabetes: what you need to know

20 High -Protein Snack Ideas for Teens with Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes