Blood sugar curve
This graphic shows a common fluctuation in blood sugar or glucose to demonstrate why blood sugar stabilization is a key to better health.
What’s Happening
1. | normal blood sugar level |
2-3. | sudden rise in blood sugar |
3. | pancreas overreaction produces excessive insulin |
4-5. | stimulants are used by habit and by choice to restore glucose levels |
5-6. | apparent shift of cognitive brain function results in loss of rational control and behavioral symptoms similar to depression or burnout result |
Stimulants
A variety of addictive stimulants can alter your blood sugar level:
- Sugar / sweets
- Caffeine
- Nicotine
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- Cola
- Simple processed carbohydrates
Even emotional distress can disrupt blood sugar stability.
Return to Blood Sugar
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