- There is clear person-to-person variation of the impact that
a carbohydrate meal (say, a whole-grain bagel) will have on
one’s blood sugar. Someone with healthy glucose control
might eat a baked potato and see their blood sugar return to
baseline soon after, with minimal damage done. Conversely,
a person with poor glucose control (somebody with insulin
resistance, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes) might see their
blood sugar stay elevated for hours afterward. These factors
are mediated by a range of factors, including inflammation,
sleep, genes, stress, and even time of day.
john hannent
(John Hannent)
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