Bitesize: Why Blood Sugar Matters for Energy, Health & Longevity
High Performance Health
The Importance of Blood Sugar for Health and Longevity
This chapter emphasizes the vital role of maintaining optimal blood sugar levels for overall health and longevity, discussing how blood sugar affects every aspect of the body. It also stresses the importance of monitoring fasting insulin levels as a key indicator of metabolic health.
Angela talks to special guest Danielle Hamilton, about the critical importance of blood glucose regulation for overall health and well-being. They discuss how blood sugar levels impact every cell, organ, and bodily process, emphasising the far-reaching effects of blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Blood glucose levels have a significant impact on our overall health, affecting every cell, organ, and process in the body.
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Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation can lead to various health issues, even before blood sugar levels change.
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Many individuals may have metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance without being diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes.
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Doctors may not always catch early signs of blood sugar issues, focusing more on treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes.
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Circadian rhythm and stress play a crucial role in blood glucose levels, emphasizing the importance of timing for optimal health and performance
BEST MOMENTS
"Our blood sugar affects how we feel at every second of every day, and it has huge impacts on our long-term health."
"I think it's the same here. So with somebody, let's say they're falling, because most people listening to this podcast are looking after their health..."
"Our circadian rhythm is so linked to our stress because our circadian rhythm, I like to think about it like the control tower at an airport."
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Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women’s Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine.
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