Award-Winning Insulin Resistance Treatment Clinic in Oakville
Recipient of the Global Recognition Award and Innovation Award for our hormone and longevity protocols, helping individuals gain their confidence with personalized treatment of insulin resistance.
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What Is Insulin Health?
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Its main job is to help move glucose from your bloodstream into your cells so it can be used for fuel. When insulin is working well, blood sugar remains stable, energy levels are consistent, and metabolism stays balanced.
Insulin dysfunction typically shows up in two ways: insulin resistance (where the body stops responding to insulin properly) or insulin deficiency (as seen in Type 1 diabetes or later-stage Type 2 diabetes). In the early stages of insulin resistance, the pancreas compensates by producing more insulin. Over time, this leads to symptoms like sugar cravings, energy crashes after meals, brain fog, irritability, frequent urination, and stubborn fat (especially around the abdomen) that doesn’t respond to exercise or diet.
Chronically elevated insulin is a silent driver behind many chronic issues: fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, PCOS, low testosterone, fatty liver, high cholesterol, and eventually Type 2 diabetes. Yet many people go undiagnosed for years because standard tests like fasting glucose or A1C don’t detect early insulin resistance, leaving them without proper insulin resistance treatment. Even with symptoms, traditional care often overlooks insulin function unless diabetes is already present.
Instead of addressing the root cause, most are given medications to mask symptoms. Many clients we see have spent 5 to 10 years chasing solutions without knowing how to reverse insulin resistance or optimize metabolism.
At Peak Health VIP, we test insulin through fasting insulin, glucose, HBA1C and all other hormone panels. As a highly trusted insulin resistance specialist in Oakville, we then craft personalized treatment plans that restore insulin sensitivity using advanced nutrition, gut healing, hormone alignment, and lifestyle support so your metabolism can finally work for you, not against you.
Who This Is For
You hold yourself to high standards. You exercise, eat well, and try to stay balanced. But something feels off.
- You work hard, stay active, and do your best to make healthy choices. But lately, your body feels out of sync.
- Your weight won’t budge, and your energy crashes after meals.
- Your cravings are harder to control. You’re doing “everything right,” but your metabolism isn’t responding.
- You’ve been told your blood sugar is “fine” or that you’re just getting older, but the numbers don’t reflect how you actually feel.
Whether it’s stubborn weight gain, brain fog, irritability, or fatigue that won’t lift, insulin resistance may be the hidden culprit.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or are just looking for the best way to reverse insulin resistance early, this program is for you.
This is for you if:
- You crash after meals or feel tired, shaky, or irritable between meals.
- You’ve gained belly weight despite healthy habits.
- You experience sugar cravings, brain fog, or mood swings.
- You’ve been told you’re “not diabetic” but still feel something is off.
- You want to prevent diabetes and reverse insulin resistance early.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or never had proper testing, this is for individuals who are:
- Frustrated by one-size-fits-all advice that doesn’t move the needle.
- Experiencing symptoms that are often misdiagnosed as anxiety, burnout, or hormone issues.
- Ready to restore insulin sensitivity and unlock lasting energy, clarity, and metabolic control.
If you want a smarter, deeper look at what’s truly affecting your metabolism, then
This is for you.
4-Step Hormone Optimization Method
You don’t need another anxiety pill. You don’t need to push harder to function.You Deserve to Feel Like You Again. You need the right treatment for insulin resistance
We help individuals feel like themselves again, calm, focused, and energized. We help restore cortisol balance so your body can recover, perform, and thrive naturally.
Hormone Health
True hormone optimization begins with cortisol, the master regulator. When cortisol is out of sync, it disrupts thyroid, insulin, and sex hormones. That’s why we start here, restoring balance from the ground up.
We focus on this in Step 3
Step 1:
Comprehensive Hormone Mapping (Advanced Testing)
We begin with in-depth hormone testing to uncover the true drivers behind your symptoms.
We use:
- Precision saliva testing for cortisol (processed by a U.S. lab).
- Blood testing for thyroid, insulin, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
You benefit from:
- A complete hormonal map tailored to your symptoms.
- Clear identification of energy, mood, metabolism, and sleep disruptors.
- The data-driven foundation for your personalized treatment plan.
Step 2:
Rest Stress (Cortisol Regulation)
Chronic stress disrupts adrenal function, throwing off the entire hormonal system. We begin by stabilizing cortisol, the body’s master stress hormone.
We use:
- Precision cortisol testing (saliva-based, U.S.-lab).
- Targeted supplements and prescriptions.
You benefit from:
- Restored morning energy.
- Reduced anxiety and irritability.
- Better focus and emotional regulation.
- A balanced hormonal foundation.
Step 3:
Restore Metabolic Dysfunction (Thyroid & Insulin)
Next, we target your metabolic hormones (thyroid and insulin), which are both essential for energy, weight regulation, and mood.
We use:
- Bioidentical thyroid support.
- Supplements to reverse insulin resistance.
You benefit from:
- A reactivated metabolism.
- Reduced sugar cravings and fatigue.
- Sustainable weight loss.
- Improved blood sugar stability.
Step 4:
Rebalance Sex Hormones (Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone)
Finally, we address the female sex hormones by bringing them back to their optimal levels.
We use:
- Customized hormone plans based on your lab markers.
- Topical, oral, or bioidentical hormones.
You benefit from:
- Reduced mood swings and irritability.
- Deeper sleep and sharper focus.
- Improved libido and vaginal comfort.
- Feeling like yourself again—strong, radiant, and in control.
Real Results from Real Clients
From frustration to freedom, meet the individuals who worked with our insulin resistance specialist in Oakville to reclaim their health. Our personalized insulin health programs help improve insulin sensitivity, stabilize their metabolism, and make them feel in control again.
Experience what it feels like to reduce cravings, restore balance, and finally feel in control of your body again.
The Truth About Insulin, Energy, and Stubborn Weight That Won’t Budge
Too many clients come to us after being told:
- “Your blood sugar looks fine.”
- “You’re not diabetic yet, just watch your diet.”
- “It’s part of aging, your metabolism slows down.”
- “Try cutting carbs and working out more.”
- “Maybe it’s hormonal, try birth control or antidepressants.”
- “There’s nothing else we can do.”
Here’s what Traditional Care offers you:
| Basic Fasting Glucose Tests | Miss early signs of insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction |
| “Normal” A1C or Blood Sugar | Overlooks fluctuations and fails to reflect what’s really happening daily |
| One-Size-Fits-All Treatment | Leads to frustration when diet and exercise alone don’t work |
| Pills for Symptoms | Prescribed antidepressants, hormone therapy, or appetite suppressants |
| “Wait Until You’re Diabetic” Approach | Delays care and allows years of hidden damage to progress |
We strongly disagree
You deserve clarity and a proactive plan.
At Peak Health VIP, we go beyond basic labs by mapping out insulin, hormones, inflammation, and nutrient levels to uncover the true drivers of imbalance. With this full-picture approach, we create targeted programs that reverse insulin resistance, stabilize energy, curb cravings, and restore healthy metabolism long before it turns into diabetes.
Meet Dr. Mark Hawass
Dr. Mark Hawass is one of the most trusted physicians in functional and regenerative medicine and a leading insulin resistance specialist in Oakville. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he specializes in helping high-performing clients reverse insulin resistance, restore hormonal balance, reignite their energy, and feel fully themselves again.
With deep expertise in advanced insulin testing, including fasting insulin, hemoglobin A1c, inflammatory markers, high insulin levels treatment, and key nutrient cofactors, Dr. Hawass identifies early insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction long before diabetes develops.
By combining precise diagnostics, personalized nutrition, and targeted insulin optimization protocols, he helps clients restore stable energy, reduce cravings, and rebalance their metabolism for long-term health.
His internationally award-winning VIP Biohacking Method has helped countless individuals overcome burnout, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and hormonal chaos so they can lead with clarity, vitality, and confidence.
Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Fixing What’s Really Behind Your Insulin Resistance?
If you’re ready for a real plan to improve insulin sensitivity and move beyond symptoms, book your consultation today. Learn how to reverse insulin resistance and feel in control of your metabolism again.
We work with individuals who are ready to get real answers, not just manage fatigue, weight gain, or sugar cravings. If that sounds like you, here’s your next step:
Book Your Insulin Health Consultation
• Includes a comprehensive insulin symptom review
• Walk away with clarity and a personalized plan to rebalance metabolism, stabilize energy, and regain control over cravings and weight.
Frequently Asked Questions – Insulin Health
What is insulin resistance and why does it matter?
Insulin resistance occurs when your cells stop responding properly to insulin, making it harder for your body to manage blood sugar. Over time, this can lead to weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, and eventually prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
What are the early signs of insulin resistance?
Common signs include fatigue after meals, sugar cravings, weight gain around the belly, brain fog, low energy, and difficulty losing weight—even with diet and exercise.
How is insulin resistance different from diabetes?
Insulin resistance is the stage before diabetes. Blood sugar may still be “normal,” but insulin levels are elevated. Left untreated, it can silently progress into type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction.
What causes insulin resistance?
It’s often driven by chronic stress, poor diet, lack of exercise, poor sleep, inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and even environmental toxins. Gut dysfunction and cortisol imbalances are also major contributors.
How is insulin resistance diagnosed?
We test fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HbA1c, inflammatory markers, and calculate HOMA-IR. These provide a full picture of your metabolic health far beyond what standard blood tests show.
Can insulin resistance be reversed naturally?
Yes. With the right testing, food plan, supplements, stress management, and hormone optimization, insulin resistance can often be reversed without the need for lifelong medication.
Is insulin resistance affecting my hormones?
Absolutely. Insulin resistance can disrupt testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, and thyroid function. Many people with “hormonal symptoms” are actually dealing with metabolic dysfunction underneath.
How does insulin resistance impact weight loss?
It creates a metabolic bottleneck. Even with perfect nutrition and exercise, the body resists fat burning if insulin remains elevated. Fixing insulin sensitivity is key to unlocking stubborn weight loss.
What’s the connection between insulin resistance and inflammation?
Insulin resistance increases systemic inflammation, which can worsen joint pain, gut health, and brain function. It also elevates the risk of heart disease, stroke, and autoimmune conditions.
What happens if insulin resistance is misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late?
Delayed diagnosis allows blood sugar and insulin dysfunction to silently progress for years. During that time, individuals may struggle with chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, inflammation, high blood pressure, hormonal imbalances, mood swings, sleep issues, brain fog, and accelerated aging all without clear answers.
How many unnecessary prescriptions might be given due to undiagnosed insulin resistance?
Without proper testing, many are misdiagnosed and prescribed medications for anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, acid reflux, blood pressure, cholesterol, or even hormone therapy. In reality, these symptoms often stem from insulin resistance. Early detection and treatment can reduce or eliminate the need for these medications entirely.
How does your clinic approach insulin health differently?
At Peak Health VIP, we go beyond basic labs. We use advanced diagnostics to map your insulin patterns, hormone function, gut integrity, and inflammation levels then design a custom program to reverse resistance and restore your vitality.