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The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Mood
Have you ever wondered where those "hangry" feelings come from? You know... the feeling that makes you irrationally irritated about 30 min after you start to feel hungry?
Since our brain primarily runs on glucose, having high or low blood sugar can significantly impact our mood. Low blood sugar can cause anxiety, confusion, and irritability. High blood sugar can induce feelings of fatigue, anger, or
sadness. Managing our blood sugar can go a long way towards helping to reduce those “hangry” feelings and improve our mood.
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Keywords: blood sugar, mood, anxiety, hangry, blood sugar and mood, nutrition, nutrition tips, glucose control, high blood sugar, low blood sugar.
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By Dr. Colleen GulickHave you ever wondered where those "hangry" feelings come from? You know... the feeling that makes you irrationally irritated about 30 min after you start to feel hungry?
Since our brain primarily runs on glucose, having high or low blood sugar can significantly impact our mood. Low blood sugar can cause anxiety, confusion, and irritability. High blood sugar can induce feelings of fatigue, anger, or
sadness. Managing our blood sugar can go a long way towards helping to reduce those “hangry” feelings and improve our mood.
Topics Covered Include:
For more information, check out the full blog post on our
website.
Sign up for the GOOD IDEA Newsletter to have weekly educational content delivered to your inbox.
Keywords: blood sugar, mood, anxiety, hangry, blood sugar and mood, nutrition, nutrition tips, glucose control, high blood sugar, low blood sugar.