Blood Sugar Balance

1. Understanding Glucose and Insulin

   
   

   The relationship between blood glucose and insulin is a complex and dynamic interplay that’s important for maintaining metabolic health and energy balance in the body. The glucose/insulin system involves numerous physiological processes and feedback mechanisms. This video covers:

   1. Understanding blood glucose

   2. The role of insulin

   3. The feedback mechanism of blood glucose and insulin

   4. Consequences of imbalanced blood glucose and insulin levels

   5. Lifestyle factors influencing blood glucose regulation

2. Tracking Blood Glucose

   
   

Glucose levels can spike throughout the day even if fasting glucose is normal. I like to measure 5-8 times per day (fasting, before and after meals and at bedtime) with an old school glucose monitor for 3 days minimum. Use a spreadsheet to track your food and blood glucose levels and make sure to eat all of your usual carb-heavy foods during the 3 day period.

3. Analyzing Blood Glucose

   
   

This video focuses on looking for spikes in blood glucose and then tweaking your diet. We're looking for anything above 5 mmol/L for fasting and 7 mmol/L for non-fasting. Look at the meals that you ate before each of these spikes – are there any obvious high-carb foods? Sugary food, starchy food, even fruit?

4. Balancing Blood Glucose

   
   

Balancing blood glucose levels through diet is essential for overall health, particularly for individuals managing diabetes or insulin sensitivity. Understanding how to manipulate macronutrient intake—carbohydrates, proteins, and fats—can significantly impact blood sugar stability. Here’s a comprehensive guide on using macros effectively to maintain balanced blood glucose levels.

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