Are your bariatric labs telling you the full story about your metabolic health? In this BariConnected episode, we're joined by Kate Fuss, 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   Join Kate's Free Sugar Crush Challenge (on Monday, October 13th, 2025) - Link to join: https://bananabariatrics.com   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/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procarenow   How to find Kate Fuss, PA-C: Website: https://bananabariatrics.com/ Instagram: @banana.bariatrics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bariatricweightlosssurgery Email: info@bananabariatrics.com   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