Metabolic health is the foundation for your energy, mood, and long-term well-being.  When it’s working well, your body manages blood sugar smoothly, fuels your brain, and supports healthy weight and hormone balance.  When it’s off, you may notice fatigue, stubborn weight changes, irregular cycles, brain fog, or cravings.

At Bello Wellness, we view metabolic concerns not as isolated issues, but as part of your whole hormonal picture.  This is why every metabolic health plan here includes a thorough evaluation of your hormones—because hormones don’t just affect your cycles or menopause, they influence how every cell in your body uses energy.

And hormones alone can’t carry the load.  The foods you eat and the way you move each day directly shape how your body regulates blood sugar, responds to stress, and uses energy.  That’s why every plan at Bello Wellness integrates nutrition strategies and movement frameworks alongside hormone care—so your metabolic health thrives in tandem with your hormones.

“Hormones are only one chapter—true health is the whole story.”  — Abigail Chow Bello, NP

Insulin resistance occurs when your cells don’t respond properly to insulin, forcing your body to produce more of it to keep blood sugar stable. Over time, this can lead to inflammation, hormonal shifts, and increased risk of diabetes.

Why hormones matter:

• High insulin can suppress ovulation and alter reproductive hormones

• Low testosterone in men or high testosterone in women can worsen insulin resistance

• Thyroid imbalances can slow metabolism and affect glucose control

At Bello Wellness, restoring hormonal balance may be part of improving your insulin sensitivity—so your body can use energy more effectively.

Diabetes and prediabetes are more than blood sugar issues—they are metabolic and hormonal conditions.  Elevated glucose over time can affect the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves.

• Prediabetes: Blood sugar is higher than normal, but not yet in the diabetes range.  This is often the most effective time for intervention.

• Type 2 Diabetes: Develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin or cannot produce enough of it.

Our approach:
We address the root contributors—hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle—to support better glucose control and long-term health.  BHRT may be used alongside nutrition, activity, and other supportive strategies to help improve insulin sensitivity and energy levels.

• Irregular or changing menstrual cycles (with or without PCOS diagnosis)

• Signs of insulin resistance or stubborn metabolic changes

• Prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes seeking a respectful, personalized lens

• “Normal” lab results, yet ongoing symptoms that affect quality of life

• Preference for care without one-size-fits-all protocols

• Nurse Practitioner-led consultations with advanced training in hormone and metabolic health

• Whole-person lens: We never look at blood sugar in isolation.

• Evidence-based, hormone-aware care: Integrating metabolic and hormonal science.

• Personalized plans: No one-size-fits-all protocols—your plan reflects your unique needs.