In this episode, dive into essential metabolic health concepts related to blood sugar control. We cover topics such as glycemic variability, insulin resistance, glycemia, diabetes, and key blood sugar measures like fasting glucose and HbA1c. Learn practical tips for improving your blood sugar control without spending money or relying on medications.
In this episode:
-Blood Sugar Control Concepts: Understanding glycemic variability, insulin resistance, and more -Key Metrics: Fasting glucose, HbA1c, and their significance -Practical Tips: Effective strategies to improve blood sugar control affordably
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Additional resources:
Search Terms for At-Home Test Kits: Look for at-home blood test kits that include testing for HbA1c, cholesterol panels, and other outcomes of interest. I have used Lets Get Checked with positive results but do not have a financial affiliation with this company.
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Timestamps:
(00:00:18) Episode introduction
(00:02:00) Important medical information
(00:02:26) Why care about blood sugar?
(00:03:40) Definitions: Glucose, types of carbohydrates, glycemia, prediabetes, diabetes, insulin resistance, fasting plasma glucose, and HbA1c
(00:08:42) At-home test kits
(00:09:59) Healthy, prediabetes, and diabetes blood test measures by FPG and HbA1c
(00:11:04) Hemoglobin A1c explanation
(00:12:10) Why glucose can be normal while you become insulin resistant
(00:13:30) Tips to improve blood sugar control
(00:17:02) Glycemic variability
(00:22:28) Meal sequencing (when to consume carbohydrates in a meal)
(00:25:21) Second meal effect
(00:26:58) Circadian rhythm effects on metabolism: eat in fewer hours, stop eating before bed
(00:28:35) Closing
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