Meditation Reduces Blood Glucose

Stress raises blood glucose significantly

John Iovine

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Dawn effect — screen capture from the author’s stressful day

I have metabolic syndrome. My glucose runs too high, and I am insulin-resistant. If I eat a small amount of carbohydrates or sugar, my blood glucose spikes far more than it would for someone with a normal glucose response. I wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to help me figure out my diet and keep my blood glucose under control. I…

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John Iovine

Science writer, thinker, self-experimenter, focusing on personal development and health — www.john-iovine.com