What Your Bariatric Labs Are Really Saying About Your Metabolic Health

Are your bariatric labs telling you the full story about your metabolic health? In this BariConnected episode, we're joined by Kate Foose, a passionate bariatric physician assistant, to dive deep into what post-op labs like HOMA-IR, CRP, fasting insulin, and A1C are really revealing — especially when it comes to insulin resistance, blood sugar regulation, and weight regain prevention. Whether you're a bariatric patient, healthcare professional, or someone using GLP-1s for medical weight loss, this episode is packed with science-backed insights, lifestyle strategies, and expert support from Banana Bariatrics and ProCare Health 💊🍌 ✅ Topics We Cover: Why post-op labs matter more than ever How to calculate your HOMA-IR score Reversing insulin resistance with lifestyle + medications The role of GLP-1s like semaglutide Building metabolic resilience through nutrition, strength training & hydration How Banana Bariatrics offers virtual support after surgery 🎁 Try ProCare Vitamins FREE + Save 10% 👉 https://www.procarenow.com Use code BANANA10 at checkout! 📘 Join Kate's Free Sugar Crush Challenge: 👉 https://bananabariatrics.com 📺 Watch next: → [Understanding GLP-1s and Weight Loss Surgery: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You] → [Top 5 Labs to Watch After Bariatric Surgery] 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments or email [e-mail] 💌 Visit us online: https://procarenow.com/ Check out our Event Hub for listings of Bari Connected LIVE Events and Support Groups! Our Event Hub: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-hub Handouts and Resources for our events: https://procarenow.com/pages/support-group-handouts CHECK OUT OUR FREE SAMPLES: https://procarenow.com/products/free-sample-one-per-customer Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Bari Connected Replays! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-56bPUphp4gQSM_3ZXKxQ Become a friend on our Bari Connected FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552655106771 Join our Bari Connected Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/857060146125284 Want more ProCare Health Vitamins and Supplements? Follow us on these channels! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/procarenow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procarenow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/procarenow How to find Kate Fuss, PA-C: Website: https://bananabariatrics.com/ Instagram: @banana.bariatrics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bariatricweightlosssurgery Email: [e-mail] CHALLENGE: Kate @Banana Bariatrics is doing a FREE 5 Day Sugar Rush Challenge on Monday October 13th, 2025. Link to join is: https://thehealthyhabiteer.activehosted.com/f/128 Kate is an Affiliate of ProCare: Discount code: Banana10OFF (to save 10% off ProCare Health products) Discount link: https://procarenow.com/?ref=BzIZS2AONkcE1F&utm_source=affiliate