Blood Sugar Balance and Body Fat %
By Deanna Mautz, BSN RN
My last post ARE YOU METABOLICALLY STABLE? I shared a little about my personal journey into metabolic health, how routine lab values drew concern to my blood glucose levels. I was concerned because elevated of blood glucose and insulin are the foundation of most chronic health conditions, including cancer.
This post contains a self-quiz and recommended lab tests to help you assess your metabolic health. If you suspect that blood sugar balance is an issue for you, keep reading this blog to learn more or contact me for a consult.
BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE
Do you have a self professed sweet tooth?
Do you get “hangry” if you skip or delay a meal?
Do you regularly skip breakfast?
Do you crave and regularly eat carbohydrates (breads, potatoes, pasta, cereal)?
Do you consume more than 25g of sugar per day? See image below for reference
Is your body fat content over 25%? See image below for reference
Do you feel tired after a meal?
Do you or any family members have a history or diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, hypoglycemia, prediabetes, insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian disease, fatty liver, pancreatic cancer, and pancreatitis, Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?
Do you consume alcoholic beverages more than 3 times per week?
Added Sugar
LOOKING AT YOUR LABS
Blood glucose markers are ways to assess and monitor how the body is handling glucose.
HbA1c
Fasting Glucose
IGF-1
Fasting Insulin
It is recommended to have these blood sugar markers tested to know your baseline levels before making any dietary or nutrition changes. These labs can also help determine if high blood glucose or sugars are contributing to any health conditions and/or symptoms you may be experiencing.
Come back for the next post on how to eat for Metabolic Flexibility.
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