Barbell Shrugged Physiology Friday: [Blood Sugar] The Most Optimal Way to Control Blood Sugar w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis Mash and Dan Garner
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Aug 1, 2025 Discover what your lab results really mean for blood sugar levels and why the normal range might be misleading. Learn how gut health and lifestyle choices impact glucose regulation more than you think. Explore the complex relationship between diet, stress, and sleep on blood sugar dynamics. Unpack effective strategies for managing insulin sensitivity through strength training and dietary adjustments. Plus, delve into the often-overlooked consequences of recreational drug use on health.
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Comprehensive Blood Sugar Testing
- Blood glucose regulation requires looking beyond fasting glucose alone.
- Comprehensive testing including insulin, hemoglobin A1c, and C-peptide gives better insights.
Inflammation and Glucose Dysregulation
- Inflammation via IL-6 and lipopolysaccharides disrupts blood sugar regulation.
- Gut infections can cause glucose dysregulation even without gut symptoms.
H. pylori Impacts Glucose
- Eradication of H. pylori infection improves blood sugar control without diet change.
- Up to 40% of people have this infection impacting glucose after meals.