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Ep 78: Signs Your Blood Sugar May Be Out of Balance (And What To Do About It)
Monday, 13 July, 2026
You might think of blood sugar as something that only matters if you have diabetes, but it actually influences so much more than your lab results. Your energy, cravings, mood, skin health, and menstrual cycle can all be affected by how your body responds to blood sugar changes throughout the day. In this episode, we’re breaking down:What blood sugar and insulin actually do in the body, and why they matter for hormonesThe connection between insulin, skin changes, and hormonal symptoms like acneHow blood sugar spikes and crashes can show up as energy dips, cravings, and mood changeWhy blood sugar matter for menstrual cycles, especially with conditions like PMOS (PCOS)Simple food-first strategies to support steadier energy and hormone health, without cutting carbs If you’ve been feeling tired, constantly hungry, struggling with cravings, or wondering if your blood sugar could be playing a role in your symptoms, this episode is for you. Loved this episode? A quick rating or review helps more people find evidence-based hormone nutrition support when they need it most. Want to start supporting your blood sugar and hormones? Download our free Hormone + Gut Health Toolkit here. You might think of blood sugar as something that only matters if you have diabetes, but it actually influences so much more than your lab results. Your energy, cravings, mood, skin health, and menstrual cycle can all be affected by how your body responds to blood sugar changes throughout the day. In this episode, we’re breaking down:What blood sugar and insulin actually do in the body, and why they matter for hormonesThe connection between insulin, skin changes, and hormonal symptoms like acneHow blood sugar spikes and crashes can show up as energy dips, cravings, and mood changeWhy blood sugar matter for menstrual cycles, especially with conditions like PMOS (PCOS)Simple food-first strategies to support steadier energy and hormone health, without cutting carbs If you’ve been feeling tired, constantly hungry, struggling with cravings, or wondering if your blood sugar could be playing a role in your symptoms, this episode is for you. Loved this episode? A quick rating or review helps more people find evidence-based hormone nutrition support when they need it most. Want to start supporting your blood sugar and hormones? Download our free Hormone + Gut Health Toolkit here. References Borzyszkowska. D., Niedzielska. M., Kozłowski. M., Brodowska. A., Przepiera. A., Malczyk-Matysiak. K., Cymbaluk-Płoska. A., & Sowińska-Przepiera. E. (2022). Acne Vulgaris and Insulin Resistance. Cells, 11(24). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9777314/ Kristin Kaduk. K., Kaeber. M., Kühnel. A., Torrado. M.B., Grahlow. M., Derntl. B., & Kroemer. N.B. (2025). Glucose levels are associated with mood, but the association is mediated by ratings of metabolic state. eBioMedicine, 124. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12905624/ Kursad Unluhizarci. K., Karaca. Z., & Kelestimur. F. (2021). Role of insulin and insulin resistance in androgen excess disorders. World Journal of Diabetes, 12(5). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8107978/ Poznyak. A.V., Litvinova. L., Poggio. P., Sukhorukov . V.N., & Orekhov. A.N. (2022). Effect of Glucose Levels on Cardiovascular Risk. Cells, 11(19). https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9562876/
