Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar

by Jessie Inchauspé

Here are some questions to ask yourself to find out if your glucose levels are dysregulated. Have you been told by a doctor that you need to lose weight? Are you trying to lose weight but finding it difficult? Is your waist size (or pant size) above 40 inches if you are a man or above 35 inches if you are a woman? (Waist size is better for predicting underlying disease than BMI is.) Do you have extreme hunger pangs during the day? Do you feel agitated or angry when you are hungry, aka hangry? Do you need to eat every few hours? Do you feel shaky, lightheaded, or dizzy if meals are delayed? Do you crave sweet things? Do you feel sleepy midmorning or midafternoon or are you tired all the time? Do you need caffeine to keep you going throughout the day? Do you have trouble sleeping or wake up with heart palpitations? Do you have energy crashes where you break out in a sweat or get nauseous? Do you suffer from acne, inflammation, or other skin conditions? Do you experience anxiety, depression, or mood disorders? Do you experience brain fog? Is your mood variable? Do you frequently get colds? Do you experience acid reflux or gastritis? Do you have hormonal imbalances, missed periods, PMS, infertility, or PCOS? Have you ever been told that your glucose levels are elevated?