Ever feel like you could conquer your to-do list in record time, but then that afternoon slump hits and your brain turns to mush? Ugh, been there!  The good news is, there’s a secret weapon for steady energy and clear thinking: balanced blood sugar!


Blood Sugar Basics: Crash Course

Imagine your blood sugar as your body’s energy bank account. The food you eat gets deposited as glucose (sugar), and insulin, a hormone from your pancreas, acts like a debit card, letting your cells withdraw energy when they need it. This smooth flow of deposits and withdrawals keeps your blood sugar levels stable. 


Fuel Your Success

When your blood sugar’s balanced, you feel like a total rockstar, with:

  • Laser focus: Tackle those complex projects with laser focus. No more brain fog slowing you down! 
  • Steady energy: Say goodbye to afternoon crashes and hello to consistent energy throughout your day. Dominate that to-do list!
  • Sharpened decisions: Feeling fuelled by optimal brainpower, you can make those crucial choices with confidence. Plus, experience a significant reduction in decision-making fatigue!


The Disruption Factor

Here’s the catch — your blood sugar is a bit like a finicky friend who reacts to everything you do. Every choice you make can influence it. 

Women, take note! Just like chronically elevated stress hormones can mess things up, hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle, especially an increase in progesterone, can also make it temporarily harder for your body to use glucose effectively. Think of it as a temporary roadblock! When combined with stress, these hormonal changes can have an even bigger impact on how your body regulates blood sugar. Double whammy!

Wait, there’s more! On top of that, some women experience even more blood sugar fluctuations throughout their cycle.  For instance, the week leading up to your period (the luteal phase) can be a time when your body is more sensitive to carbs.  This can lead to those afternoon slumps or sugar cravings you might be familiar with. 

If your menstrual cycle is shorter, longer or irregular than the ideal 28 days, calculating the above can be tricky! You can calculate the above by anchoring it around Ovulation — time before ovulation is better sugar regulation, and post-ovulation temporarily poorer sugar regulation. Or you can take a median of your full cycle length and then divide it into the first half and second half.


The Key

The good news? You’re in control! And, understanding this connection allows you to adopt strategies to mitigate such effects and promote overall well-being and peak performance:


Take the First Step

Ready to experience the power of balanced blood sugar? Assess your blood sugar levels and stress here to get a personalised starting point. Remember, small changes lead to big results. By taking control of your blood sugar, you’re investing in your peak performance!

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Also Read: The Gut Brain Connection, Stress

Disclaimer: This information is well-supported by scientific research. All images are simplified for understanding. However, it’s important to note that this content serves as general information and shouldn’t be a substitute for professional medical advice.