Is your low blood sugar a symptom of insulin resistance or mild dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system?

In this episode, Lara returns to the topic of hypoglycemia to discuss:

• the difference between insulin resistance and dysautonomia,
• why unstable blood sugar does not automatically mean insulin resistance, and
• her concerns about continuous glucose monitoring.

Links:

• Dr Andrew Maxwell's presentation about dysautonomia, hypermobility, and mast cell activation.

Symptoms of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar include light-headedness, headaches, and anxiety. Hypoglycemia can even feel like panic attacks.

In this episode, Lara discusses:

• why young women are more prone to hypoglycemia,
• the importance of the autonomic nervous system and a "blunted glucagon response," and
• what you can do to feel better.

Links:

• Prevalence of self-reported symptoms attributed to hypoglycaemia within a general female population of the UK
• Hypoglycemic symptoms in the absence of diabetes: Pilot evidence of clinical hypoglycemia in young women

Do you feel hungry all the time? Abnormally hungry? If so, it’s worth trying to figure out why. Potential drivers of abnormally high hunger include insulin resistance, gut and microbiome issues, low blood sugar, and food addiction—just to name a few.

In this episode, Lara explores food addiction and some of the controversy around the term. She also discusses the next best steps on the road to recovery.

Links:

• Lara's new book about metabolic health
• Poll: Addiction to highly processed food among older adults
• Dr. Jen Unwin's Resource page