What feels like fatigue, brain fog or a headache after you eat certain foods may be a glucose spike and subsequent crash. When you eat carbohydrates, especially refined or high-sugar carbs, they are broken down into glucose in your digestive system. When the glucose enters your bloodstream, it can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels – or a glucose spike.
Initially, you may experience a burst of energy due to the rapid glucose availability. However, as insulin quickly reduces blood sugar levels, this can be followed by a crash, leading to feelings of fatigue and irritability.
The back and forth of spiking and crashing over time can lead to insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes, and contribute to inflammation, which is linked to various health issues such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. At Innovative Vitality, we start all our patients with a glucose monitor so you can become aware of how the food you eat impacts your body.
By keeping glucose levels stable, you can enhance your long-term health and well-being, reducing the risk of age-related diseases.
Here are some immediate health benefits you can experience within the first two weeks of stabilizing your blood sugar through glucose monitoring:
Stabilizing blood sugar can reduce fatigue and provide more consistent energy throughout the day.
Balanced blood sugar levels can enhance mood stability and cognitive function, reducing irritability and brain fog.
Regulating glucose levels can help improve sleep patterns, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Stable blood sugar levels can decrease cravings for sugary foods and help control appetite, leading to healthier eating habits.
You can start doing this immediately, and you’ll feel the difference. If you’re interested in taking control of your health, and making real changes now that will make you healthier in the short term, and long term, book a discovery call today.