the US healthcare system failed me. 💔 all my bloodwork in the last 3 years (ironically never ordered or suggested by any skin professional— this was done for completely separate issues) showed VERY high testosterone, yet no one told me why — yet they ruled out PCOS, or put me on meds, or just let me go with advice to “come back”... if needed” 🤔 no derm, esthetician, or acne “expert” suggested insulin resistance until I ultimately did learn it was the cause thx to a video by @Dr Dray Dermatologist. due to genetics, i am sadly pre-disposed, and already had a higher chance of developing prediabetes even though I ate moderately healthy and exercised regularly. in women, worsening insulin resistance signals the ovaries to secrete more testosterone in the body, which means cystic hormonal acne and other skin/health complications that will not get better without addressing it first. after a pregnancy, it gets worse... if you’re pre-diabetic postpartum, and can’t get rid of excess adipose tissue (fat), that signals the body to produce even more testosterone. 😣 (antidepressants and birth control ruined my body and it’s been hard to bounce back to my normal weight) so... i am prediabetic with an a1c of 5.7. the fact that no skin professional or endocrinologist I’ve seen IN PERSON suggested to get my testosterone under control is just insane to me, because it causes a plethora of health concerns like sleep apnea, high cholesterol, infertility issues, menstrual irregularities... all of which I HAVE! ⚠️🥺 the US healthcare system failed me. it’s the opposite of healthcare... 🤮 and will never address any root cause. imagine if i never saw that video... who knows how long i would have gone on to have prediabetes, high testosterone, and all the complications it comes with. i’m currently on a journey to reverse pre-diabetes naturally and finally have the best skin of my life (also naturally — but with the help of skincare ofc). follow me to keep me accountable if you’re so inclined✨🥹🙏🏽 and let me know what youd like me to document! PS — in the vid I’m eating a homemade vegan avocado chocolate mousse that is low-glycemic index with strawberries 🍓 been a go-to dessert!