I want to remind you of something. Just because you haven’t been labeled with ‘Diabetes’ does not mean that you’re not having issues with blood sugar regulation. Type II Diabetes doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s a gradual progression and can start a decade before being diagnosed. It’s been estimated that 90% of adult Americans are metabolically …
Hidden Reasons You Have High Blood Sugar #3-Nutrient Deficiencies Read More »
Are You Being Cheated? I have clients who are concerned about their rising A1C levels despite watching their diet, upping their exercise and taking medication. Their concern is legitimate because unchecked diabetes increases the chance of having painful neuropathies, kidney failure, cataracts, amputations and blindness. One major cause of elevated A1c and blood sugar is …
Hidden Reasons For High Blood Sugar-#4 Toxic Load Read More »
I’ve worn a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) four different times over the past seven months so I have a pretty good idea of my average glucose baseline. I eat well, exercise consistently and get adequate sleep. I don’t have the physical signs nor lab values to indicate I have blood sugar issues. Yet, I found I was …
Hidden Causes of High Blood Sugar-#5 Hidden Infections Read More »
A compromised gut can raise blood sugar and is overlooked by mainstream medicine as a causal factor of high glucose and A1c levels. Our Digestive System has many important functions and if any one of them is not working, it can cause inflammation along with a whole host of other problems. And as you know by now, …
I don’t think most of us think about how common medications can cause a negative effect on blood sugar levels and diabetes but there are many that do, for a variety of reasons. This post is part of a five part series discussing hidden factors contributing to ‘pre-diabetes’ and diabetes. I look at these factors …
Underlying causes of insulin resistance.
These Paleo/grain-free carrot cake cupcakes are perfect for breakfast! No joke!
This shake is made with 100% whole, fresh, real food, with a spotlight on healthy fats, potent antioxidants and phytonutrients, from the blueberries, and a touch of sulfur from the kale. The Athletic Greens add the extra insurance most of us need to reach the optimal nine servings of vegetables per day and the beet …
Physical signs and Lab Markers We’re continuing to talk about the first Sign Post of Aging—Grains and Sugars, and how they contribute to disease and accelerated aging.Insulin resistance is the underlying driver of heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. It accelerates aging and makes any chronic condition, including cancer and hormone imbalances, worse. Grains and Sugars …
