The Best Way to Test Blood Sugar and Metabolic Health

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers explains how to test blood sugar and measure metabolic health using simple tools. Learn how food, stress, and sleep impact your body’s function and energy levels.

Understand why fasting insulin is a key marker for metabolic health and chronic inflammation. Discover what numbers to watch for and how to improve them.

Find out how continuous glucose monitors give real-time insights into your blood sugar response. Learn which foods cause spikes and how to maintain stable energy throughout the day.

In This Episode:

00:00 Understanding Fasting Insulin Levels

03:23 Continuous Glucose Monitors Explained

03:43 Benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring

05:18 How to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor

07:57 Additional Biomarkers for Metabolic Health

11:10 Hemoglobin A1C and LDH Levels

13:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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“Blood sugar stability is the key to feeling energized, focused, and mentally sharp all day long.”

~ Dr. Jockers

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