Show Notes
Glucose gets a bad rep because people instantly associate it with sugar and deem it 'bad'. That's not entirely the case and Riannon and Jeremy cut through the confusion in today's episode.
Honestly, most people are walking around with dysregulated blood sugar and have absolutely no idea.
Constantly tired, craving sugar, struggling with your weight or dealing with hormonal imbalances? Your blood sugar might be the first thing worth looking at.
This episode shows you where to start.
In this episode, we cover:
* What glucose is and why your body needs it for energy, hormones and metabolism * How insulin works and what happens when blood sugar goes unregulated * Insulin resistance symptoms including fatigue, sugar cravings, weight gain and brain fog * Why two in five adults have prediabetes symptoms and 80% do not know it * Signs of diabetes, prediabetes and what glucose and insulin testing to ask for * How blood sugar and hormonal imbalance connect including PCOS, PMOS and perimenopause * Cortisol, chronic stress and the impact on blood sugar and glucose instability * How insulin resistance affects ovulation, fertility and progesterone production * Type 2 diabetes and why it is reversible with naturopathic support * Natural strategies to balance blood sugar and reduce sugar cravings through protein, fibre, movement and sleep * Why walking after meals is one of the most effective tools for glucose regulation
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The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs
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