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 |
A variety of addictive stimulants can alter your blood sugar level:
Even emotional distress can disrupt blood sugar stability.
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