Did you know that over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and a staggering 96 million adults—over one in three—have prediabetes? What’s more, nearly 25% of those with diabetes don’t even know they have it, and an even greater number of prediabetics are unaware they’re on the brink of developing the disease. These numbers don’t even account for the millions more struggling with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions—including high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol, and increased waist circumference—that dramatically raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
At Thrive Functional Health, we’re taking this opportunity during National Diabetes Month to shine a light on how you can prevent or reverse these conditions.
Blood Sugar: The Silent Driver of Inflammation
Blood sugar is more than just a number on a lab report—it’s the foundation of your metabolic health. When blood sugar swings too high or low, it creates stress in the body which leads to chronic inflammation. Over time, this inflammation damages cells, tissues, and organs, setting the stage for:
Weight gain that feels impossible to lose
Fatigue that no amount of coffee can fix
Increased risks of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and yes, diabetes
These blood sugar swings often go unnoticed until symptoms or conditions like prediabetes develop. But here’s the good news: it’s preventable and reversible.
Functional Medicine and Blood Sugar Health
From a functional medicine perspective, blood sugar imbalances aren’t just managed—they’re addressed at the root cause. We look at the interplay between your diet, stress, hormones, and even your gut health to determine what’s driving those swings and what you can do to stabilize them.
One of the most powerful tools we use to understand blood sugar trends is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). Unlike a single blood sugar reading, a CGM tracks your levels in real time, showing you how food, activity, and stress impact your body. This invaluable data allows us to create a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan tailored to your specific needs.
How Nutrition Can Help
The right nutrition can dramatically improve your blood sugar balance. Here are a few of the core principles we recommend:
Focus on a low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory diet to avoid sudden spikes and crashes.
Incorporate plenty of fiber, healthy fats, and lean protein to stabilize blood sugar throughout the day.
Time your meals to align with your body’s natural insulin rhythms, and consider intermittent fasting if appropriate.
With these strategies and the insight provided by a CGM, many of our patients have not only avoided diabetes but also achieved sustainable weight loss, more energy, and a renewed sense of vitality.
Take Control of Your Blood Sugar Today
We’re here to help you take proactive steps toward better health. This month, we’re offering FREE health consultations to help you understand your unique blood sugar dynamics and create a plan to prevent or reverse diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
Click below to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward thriving health:
In Health and Wellness,
Tara
PS: Don’t wait until your blood sugar has already caused damage. Let’s use National Diabetes Month as a reminder to act now! Even small changes can lead to BIG results—and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all healthcare concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a healthcare professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
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