1 out of 3 people in America have an issue with blood sugar regulation
15-20% don’t “look” diabetic (i.e. normal weight)
Most blood sugar imbalances are preceded by insulin resistance and high insulin levels
Up to 10 years before we see high blood glucose levels
PATTERNS in these 4 blood tests matter more than the individual numbers
Your doctor or healthcare provider can order these, but they may not order fasting insulin (since there is no “algorithm” or “pill” to treat this, insurance may/may not cover)
Everyone can start to mitigate these effects by daily sugar under 25 grams (especially those found “naturally” in beverages)
Thyroid Testing: Key Points
Most common test to evaluate thyroid function is the TSH (a hormone that isn’t made by the thyroid gland)
There are many nuances when it comes to lab results when you add in markers of thyroid function beyond the TSH (free T3, free T4, reverse T3, antibodies)
Thyroid antibodies are immunoglobulins that “live” for up to 6 months, and higher levels of these lead to destruction of the thyroid gland
We can measure these up to 10 years before we see changes in other thyroid markers
PATTERNS in these blood tests matter more than the individual numbers
Everyone can start to optimize thyroid function by maintaining or improving gutfunction