You might think that keeping tabs on your blood sugar levels is only important for folks who have been diagnosed with diabetes. But the truth is, metabolic health is important for all humans. Our metabolic health can have far-reaching impacts on our fertility, body composition, immunity, and so much more.

The good news is, there are a lot of effective, accessible tools and strategies you can use to make a positive impact on your metabolic health. Simple behaviors like creating a balanced meal, utilizing your muscles, and getting adequate rest can significantly move the needle when it comes to stabilizing blood sugar. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about the effects your blood sugar levels have on your overall health, plus realistic tips to stabilize them.

On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear some of the best insights from Dr. Casey Means. She is a Stanford-trained physician and the cofounder of Levels. Dr. Means is a wealth of resources in the realm of metabolic health, and in this episode, you’re going to hear her best tips for optimizing blood sugar levels. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

What your blood sugar levels can tell you about your overall health.
The connection between stress and metabolic health.
Which major illnesses are related to dysregulated blood sugar.
How to create a breakfast that supports healthy glucose levels.
Why sleep is an overlooked factor in metabolic health.
The bidirectional relationship between metabolic health and mental health.
How elevated blood sugar levels can impair the immune system.
The role magnesium plays in your body.
How adequate sunlight exposure can improve your health.
Why obesity and low sperm count are linked.
What cardiometabolic health is.
The link between erectile dysfunction and depression.
What polycystic ovarian syndrome is, and how it’s connected to insulin resistance.
How improving your metabolic health can balance sex hormones.

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How to Improve Your Metabolic Fitness with Dr. Casey Means – Episode 548
How Metabolic Health Controls Sexual Function with Dr. Casey Means – Episode 599
Why We Get Sick by Dr. Benjamin Bikman
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