In healthy people if blood glucose is normal then insulin is usually normal. For those with insulin resistance, insulin levels are higher than expected relative to glucose, with blood sugar and insulin levels remaining high long after eating. Insulin is the hormone that is released from the pancreas and acts as a chaperon helping glucoseRead more
It often happens that blood sugar is raised on waking even when we haven’t consumed any food or drink before bedtime. One reason for high fasting blood sugar on waking is the Dawn Phenomenon also known as the dawn effect, which is a natural rise in blood sugar that occurs in the early hours ofRead more
Research is only just discovering the significance of our gut bacteria and its importance for our metabolic health. Metabolic health is a composite measure that considers our blood sugar levels, weight and waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and our blood lipid levels. The gut microbiome weighs up to 2kg (4.5lbs) heavier than the averageRead more
What is a CGM? A continuous glucose monitoring system, or CGM, is a compact medical device that continuously monitors an individuals’ blood glucose, also called blood sugar, all day and night. A small sensor held in place by an adhesive patch is inserted into the abdomen or arm with a tiny needle almost painlesslyRead more
What is Prediabetes? A person may have a blood sugar level that is above normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This is prediabetes, and it means you’re more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that 86 million people age 18 and older fall into the prediabetes catagory. That’sRead more
