Stable glucose levels are an indicator of positive metabolic health as your body is able to appropriately manage glucose from food. When you eat carbohydrates, your body breaks these down to glucose which then moves into the blood stream. This glucose stimulates the release of insulin to regulate blood glucose levels. The higher the blood glucose levels, the more insulin that is required.
Insulin acts to move glucose into muscles and the liver for storage. If glucose levels are regularly spiking, the body needs to produce more insulin. After a period of time this process becomes less effective which can result in insulin resistance and higher blood glucose levels.
Stabilising blood glucose levels can reduce the likelihood of this happening and restore its ability to deal with blood glucose levels.
Achieving stable blood glucose levels can be achieved in a number of ways:
Aiming to balance meals with protein, fats, fibre and vegetables
Modifying the types or amounts of carbohydrates that you eat
Regular exercise or going for a short walk after a meal
Getting enough sleep
Managing stress
Consistency makes a big difference when it comes to metabolic health. Choosing small and sustainable changes really does add up.