Blood sugar imbalance has short and long-term effects on the body. When blood sugar is well controlled, we have better control over our energy, mood, cravings, weight, and overall performance.
In the short term, poorly controlled blood sugar levels can cause brain fog, low energy, and make us feel grumpy. Over time, out-of-control blood sugar can lead to prediabetes, Type II diabetes, and many of the health complications associated with diabetic conditions.
There is a lot of information and lifestyle advice about treating and preventing diabetic conditions. Upon being diagnosed with prediabetes or Type II diabetes, trying to understand this information can be overwhelming. Between testing, monitoring, medications, measuring food intake, and the timing of it all together, it is a lot to manage. It may even be hard to imagine how to carry on with regular life while learning the ins and outs of dealing with this new diagnosis….