How does Blood Sugar and Insulin work?

We eat carbs > Carbs are broken down into sugar > Sugar enters blood > This triggers Your Pancreas  to release insulin > The Insulin unlocks your cells to let the sugar in > You body uses that sugar for energy. 

 

If we have too much sugar in our Blood then our body releases too much insulin 

Too much insulin leads to insulin resistance 

In women – this can lead to high testosterone & estrogen –  If left untreated long term this can lead to PCOS- it can also lead to facial hair, acne and infertility.

In men – the extra testosterone get converted to estrogen – This can lead to midsection weight gain, body hair loss and gynecomastia aka. Man Boobs

 

How does Blood Sugar Levels affect Cortisol and Adrenaline?

 

Why? Your body see’s this spike as a stressor. When we are stressed adrenaline and cortisol spike to help us “fight” the situation. This spike in turn leads to increased sugar cravings  to bring cortisol down and then starts this vicious cycle.

 

Out of all the areas we address with clients, blood sugar balance is probably one of the most important!

It effects ALL areas of life!

Please take the time to absorb what we are sharing when it comes to insulin, blood sugar & Heath!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *