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Food quality matters more than blood sugar levels — Whalespan

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Food quality matters more than blood sugar levels

Paul Saladino11m · 2022-07-27

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✕Not SupportedThe 'calories in, calories out' model is an oversimplification.✓Well SupportedDifferent types of fats affect human physiology differently, indicating that not all calories are equal.✓Well SupportedDynamic glucose responses to simple carbohydrate intake observed with CGMs are more informative than fasting glucose levels for identifying metabolic issues.✓Well SupportedPhysiologically normal glucose regulation involves a normal increase in glucose, especially after consuming carbohydrates, followed by a quick return to normal levels.Well Supported

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A fasting insulin level above 4 or 5 micro IU/mL warrants consideration of insulin resistance.

✓Well SupportedIt is virtually impossible to develop insulin-induced insulin resistance outside of a laboratory setting with continuous insulin infusion.

✓Well SupportedMaintaining insulin sensitivity is critical for individuals, and checking fasting insulin levels is important for assessing metabolic health.

◐Partially SupportedPhysiologic insulin resistance in a low-carbohydrate state is a normal human physiological response distinct from pathological insulin resistance.

✓Well SupportedThe relevance of glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) for body weight, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease has essentially no predictive value.

✓Well SupportedFocusing on food quality is essential for long-term optimal health.

✓Well SupportedElevated blood sugar two hours after a meal may indicate an issue, especially for individuals without a history of low-carb diets or fasting.

✕Not SupportedStrictly controlling blood sugar to a peak below 110 mg/dL or an average of 85 mg/dL with a standard deviation of 10 mg/dL can be detrimental.

◐Partially SupportedAn average blood sugar over 90 days of 108 mg/dL can correspond to post-meal glucose levels of 120-140 mg/dL without being a cause for concern.

◐Partially SupportedFat cells can signal muscles to become insulin resistant through the release of lipokines, a phenomenon that can occur during fasting states.

◐Partially SupportedOptimal blood glucose reference ranges include a ceiling of 140-155 mg/dL, a quick return to baseline, a small area under the curve, low glycemic variability, low fasting blood glucose, and fasting insulin ideally below 5, preferably below 3 micro IU/mL.

◐Partially SupportedFocusing on food quality and avoiding metabolism-damaging foods can lead to weight loss and metabolic health.

✕Not SupportedMinimizing insulin area under the curve is not the wrong approach and does not cause metabolic dysfunction or insulin resistance.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals on carnivore or ketogenic diets do not have pathologic insulin resistance and their muscles will accept glucose within days of reintroducing carbohydrates.

◐Partially SupportedBiochemical feedback loops maintain the body's metabolic state, whether glucose-based or fat-burning.

◐Partially SupportedDifferent fat molecules, like stearic acid and linoleic acid, have vastly different effects on the human body and metabolism.

◐Partially SupportedReintroducing carbohydrates like honey after a carnivore diet can cause a temporary blood sugar spike.

◐Partially SupportedReintroducing carbohydrates after a ketogenic or low-carb diet can lead to an exaggerated blood sugar response for up to 72 hours.

◐Partially SupportedIf using a continuous glucose monitor, one can eat anything as long as blood sugar stays below an average of 85 with a standard deviation of 10.