The SAD Diet, Insulin Resistance, and the Rise of Quick Fix

Let’s start with the root of the problem: the Standard American Diet, often referred

to—fittingly—as SAD.

It’s high in calories, low in nutrients, and built around frequent, ultra-processed meals. Add in

stress, sleep deprivation, and a lack of movement, and you get a body that’s not just

overweight—but metabolically overwhelmed.

One of the most damaging consequences of the SAD lifestyle is the slow progression toward

insulin resistance.

Insulin Sensitivity: The Forgotten Fat-Loss Factor

Insulin is the hormone that helps your body absorb glucose from the bloodstream. When your

body becomes insulin resistant, your cells stop responding effectively to insulin, and your

pancreas has to release more and more just to process a slice of bread or a sweetened coffee.

That’s how weight gain, inflammation, and Type 2 diabetes begin.

The reverse of this condition is called insulin sensitivity—and it’s what your body craves.

Increased insulin sensitivity means:

● More stable blood sugar

● Fewer cravings

● Easier fat loss

● Improved energy

● Lower inflammation

Fasting happens to be one of the most powerful and natural ways to improve insulin

sensitivity. It allows your body to lower circulating insulin levels, enter fat-burning mode, and

repair itself—without constant spikes from eating every 2-3 hours.

Enter Semaglutides: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus

In recent years, pharmaceutical companies have rushed in with a solution to insulin resistance

and weight gain: semaglutides.

These include:

● Ozempic (for Type 2 diabetes)

● Wegovy (FDA-approved for weight loss)

● Rybelsus (oral tablet for Type 2 diabetes)

They work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone that increases insulin secretion, slows gastric

emptying, and reduces appetite. In short, they make you feel full longer and eat less overall.

Pros and Cons of Semaglutides

Let’s be clear: for some patients—especially those with severe obesity or Type 2

diabetes—semaglutides can be life-changing. They’ve produced significant weight loss in

clinical trials and offer a short-term metabolic reset.

But… there’s a catch.

✕ The Long-Term Data Isn’t In

Semaglutides are relatively new, and long-term studies on their safety and metabolic effects are

still ongoing.

✕ Side Effects Are Common

Nausea, vomiting, stomach paralysis, fatigue, and even muscle loss have been

reported—especially when used without proper nutritional guidance or physical activity.

✕ Dependency Risks

They don’t teach the body anything. They mute hunger, but they don’t fix the underlying

behaviors or improve metabolic flexibility. When the drug is discontinued, weight gain is

common unless lifestyle changes are made.

The Fast Patch: A Holistic, Lasting Alternative

Instead of outsourcing your body’s intelligence to a prescription, The Fast Patch encourages

your body to do what it was designed to do:

● Improve insulin sensitivity

● Activate autophagy and repair mechanisms

● Normalize hunger cues

● Reduce inflammation

● Restore metabolic flexibility

● And teach you how to eat with intention, not instinct

This isn’t about shame. It’s about strategy.

Pharmaceuticals may have a place, but they shouldn’t be the default. You deserve an approach

that works with your biology, not one that chemically overrides it.

“You can’t medicate your way out of a problem you behaved your way into. But you

can fast your way back to balance.”

— Dr. Zach