How to Improve Blood Sugar Control - Practical Tips: Metabolic Health Series (Part 2)
Release Date: 10/29/2024
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info_outlineIn today’s episode, we continue our deep dive into practical strategies for blood sugar control: tips you can start today for better metabolic health. From the benefits of breaking up sedentary time and tips for optimal sleep, to reducing stress and the best dietary supplements for glucose support, this episode is packed with science-backed, achievable actions.
In this episode:
Movement Breaks: Why muscle contraction matters for blood sugar.
Sleep & Stress: Tips to optimize sleep and reduce stress for metabolic benefits.
Supplements for Blood Sugar: Which ones to consider and why.
Join us for this next step in our metabolic health series, and see how small changes can make a big impact on your health journey.
Please note: this podcast was originally released under a different brand name. As of September 16, 2025, the brand has been renamed. If you'd like to show your support with a one-time or monthly donation, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/metabolicphd.
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Timestamps:
(00:00:18) Episode introduction
(00:01:46) Summary of 4 tips to improve blood sugar control from episode 10
(00:05:46) Tips to improve blood sugar control: Movement
(00:08:35) Exercise snacks: breaking up sedentary behavior with activity
(00:10:02) Importance of movement in insulin resistance: PCOS, Type 2 diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
(00:12:52) Importance of better sleep
(00:15:40) 10 tips to improve SLEEP HYGIENE
(00:21:12) Importance of controlling stress
(00:23:13) 8 tips to reduce STRESS
(00:28:49) Dietary supplements for blood sugar control
(00:34:08) Summary
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