Metabolic Health and Insulin Resistance in Bellevue, Washington

At Apex Health & Wellness, we help patients uncover and address the hidden drivers of weight gain, blood sugar dysregulation, inflammation, and early cardiometabolic disease.
Many people are told to "eat better" or "exercise more" — yet they continue to struggle with fatigue, stubborn fat, or abnormal labs.
Our functional medicine approach goes deeper, identifying hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, mitochondrial dysfunction, and inflammatory triggers that contribute to metabolic breakdown.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or simply feel like your metabolism isn’t working the way it used to — we can help you build a personalized plan for long-term change.

Signs of Metabolic Dysfunction

Metabolic health isn’t just about weight. Subtle dysfunction can affect energy, inflammation, mood, and more.
You may benefit from a deeper evaluation if you're experiencing:

  • Fatigue, especially after meals

  • Weight gain (especially abdominal) despite effort

  • Sugar cravings and blood sugar crashes

  • Brain fog or poor focus

  • Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides

  • High fasting glucose or A1C

  • Poor recovery from workouts

  • Mood swings or irritability

  • Skin tags or darkened skin folds

  • Difficulty losing weight despite diet/exercise

Many of these symptoms develop slowly over time — and are often dismissed as “normal aging.” But they often signal a correctable imbalance in insulin signaling, mitochondrial efficiency, and metabolic flexibility.

Our Functional Medicine Approach to Metabolic Health

We take a systems-based, investigative approach to restore healthy metabolism and prevent progression to chronic disease.

Your plan may include:

  • Comprehensive lab testing for insulin, glucose, A1C, lipids, CRP, homocysteine, fasting insulin, hormones, thyroid, micronutrients, and mitochondrial function

  • Precision nutrition strategies, including anti-inflammatory, low-glycemic, and cyclic carbohydrate protocols

  • Supplement protocols to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and support energy production

  • Hormonal assessment to identify thyroid dysfunction, testosterone or estrogen imbalances, cortisol dysregulation, or related metabolic hormones

  • Peptide therapies, such as AOD-9604, 5-Amino-1MQ, MOTS-c, or GLP-1 support to enhance fat metabolism, mitochondrial health, and insulin sensitivity

  • Additional peptides targeting appetite regulation (e.g., cagrilintide) or growth hormone pathways (e.g., sermorelin) may be used based on your profile

  • Prescription medications, such as metformin, may be considered when appropriate to support metabolic control and cellular aging

  • IV nutrient therapy to correct deficiencies and bypass impaired absorption

  • Exercise programming tailored to metabolic recovery and mitochondrial health

  • Lifestyle coaching to improve circadian rhythm, stress adaptation, and sleep — all critical regulators of metabolism

Rather than fixating on short-term weight loss, we focus on creating the internal conditions for long-term metabolic flexibility, energy, and body composition improvement.

Conditions We Commonly Support

We help patients reverse or improve conditions like:

  • Insulin resistance

  • Prediabetes

  • Metabolic syndrome

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

  • Stubborn fat accumulation

  • Inflammation-related weight gain

  • Post-diet weight regain

  • Early cardiovascular risk markers (e.g., elevated CRP, LDL-P, ApoB)

Whether you’ve already been diagnosed or are seeing early warning signs, we help you take control before chronic disease takes hold.

Your Path to Metabolic Clarity: A Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1: Functional Medicine Consultation
We begin with a detailed 60-minute visit to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals.

Step 2: Metabolic Testing and Data Collection
We order labs that go far beyond standard screening — including hormonal, inflammatory, and nutrient data.

Step 3: Personalized Metabolic Optimization Plan
We design a protocol tailored to your physiology, metabolism, and health goals — including nutrition, supplementation, and therapies as appropriate.

Book Your Metabolic Consultation Today

If you're tired of being told your labs are “fine” while you struggle with weight, fatigue, or blood sugar issues — it’s time for a more complete approach.
Schedule your consultation today and take control of your metabolic health with clarity and precision.

Serving Bellevue, Seattle, and All of Washington State

We provide functional metabolic care and insulin resistance support to patients in Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, and across Washington State — both in person and via telehealth.