Introduction: Managing postprandial blood sugar levels is crucial for individuals with diabetes and those looking to maintain optimal health. The concept of the OODA Loop, initially devised by military strategist John Boyd, can provide a practical framework for navigating these spikes in blood sugar. The OODA Loop stands for Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act, and…
Apologies for the long absence. This video shows how high blood sugar damages the arteries and causes systemic inflammation. Please click on the link to view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obV9gNaaWWU © 2018 – 2024 Asclepiades Medicine, LLC. All Rights ReservedDrJesseSantiano.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying…
This article discussed the blood sugar-lowering effect of EGCG, a supplement present in green tea. Previously, I wrote about the importance of controlling the rise of blood sugar one hour after eating. A High One-hour After-Meal Blood Sugar Test can Lead to Several Deadly Conditions. After-meal blood sugar spikes as a cause of vascular failure…
This article aims to provide the reader with a set of tools (knowledge) that can be applied to achieve a blood sugar of less than 154.8 mg/dL (8.6 mmol/L) after one hour of eating. That’s because a blood sugar of more than 155 (rounded off) is associated with many common and deadly diseases. I wrote…
This article presents a study that showed the best blood test to predict the development of atherosclerosis. One thousand eight hundred fifty-two patients scheduled for coronary angiography were classified into Normal Glucose Tolerance (NGT), Impaired Glucose Regulation (IGR), and diabetes based on Fasting blood sugar, Post-prandial blood glucose (PBG), and Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c).[1] Blood Sugar…
How often do you do the post-prandial sugar test? A FB friend inspires this article. She asked, How often do I check my two-hour after-meal blood sugar? Does it have to be every day? It’s a good question. The answer depends on the situation. If I have diabetes or prediabetic, I will do it at…
