The Scary New Research On Sugar & How They Made You Addicted To It! Jessie Inchauspé | E243 [22636a]
Post Time: 2025-07-29
Maintaining a healthy blood sugar range is crucial for overall well-being, but few people realize that thyroid function plays a significant role in regulating blood sugar levels. When the thyroid gland produces insufficient hormones (hypothyroidism) or excessive hormones (hyperthyroidism), it can disrupt the body's ability to regulate blood sugar.
The Impact of Thyroid Function on Blood Sugar Regulation
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) helps control insulin sensitivity, which is critical for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Research suggests that individuals with hypothyroidism are more likely to develop insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, conditions characterized by high blood sugar levels.
The thyroid gland's effect on the body's ability to regulate glucose metabolism can be seen in several ways:
- Insulin sensitivity: TSH stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells. When this process is disrupted due to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, it impairs glucose uptake by cells and leads to high blood sugar levels.
- Glucose production: The thyroid gland regulates gluconeogenesis (glucose generation) in the liver. Thyroid dysfunction can disrupt this pathway, resulting in increased blood sugar levels.
Blood Sugar Range: What's Considered Normal?
In adults without diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, a normal fasting blood sugar range is 70-99 mg/dL. However, for individuals with thyroid disorders and insulin resistance may experience an elevated blood sugar reading above the upper limit of this range.
The connection between thyroid function and blood sugar regulation highlights the importance of managing both conditions simultaneously to maintain optimal health. This includes:
- Monitoring TSH levels: Regular check-ups can help identify any fluctuations in TSH, allowing for prompt intervention.
- Adjusting medication or treatment plans: In individuals with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, adjusting thyroid hormone replacement therapy may also require adjustments to blood sugar management strategies.
Blood Sugar Imbalance and Thyroid Disorder
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that 62% of patients with newly diagnosed hypothyroidism had impaired glucose regulation. Furthermore, nearly 70% exhibited metabolic syndrome-like features, including high fasting insulin levels and elevated blood pressure.
Understanding Insulin Sensitivity
Insulin sensitivity measures how effectively the body's cells respond to insulin by taking up glucose from the bloodstream. When thyroid function is disrupted, it can lead to decreased insulin sensitivity:
- In hypothyroidism: Reduced TSH causes impaired beta-cell function and reduced insulin release.
- In hyperthyroidism: Excess T3/T4 disrupts cell signaling pathways that regulate glucose uptake.
Key Takeaways
- Thyroid dysfunction can significantly impact blood sugar regulation, often leading to high blood sugar levels.
- Monitoring thyroid hormone replacement therapy in tandem with managing insulin sensitivity and blood sugar is essential for individuals with thyroid disorders.
- Adjusting treatment plans may involve combining adjustments to medication regimens with dietary modifications.
In conclusion, the relationship between thyroid function and blood sugar regulation highlights the importance of a holistic approach to health management. By recognizing how each system influences overall well-being and coordinating medical care accordingly ensures optimal treatment outcomes for individuals managing both conditions simultaneously.
In this episode, Steven interviews Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist and bestselling author. After breaking her back at 19, Jessie became interested in achieving optimal health. She worked at 23andMe and started the @glucosegoddess Instagram account, sharing her experiments with a glucose monitor. Her book female hormones and blood sugar 'Glucose Revolution' was published in 2022. (available to purchase here: Topics: 0:00 Intro 02:02 What is it that you do and why does it matter? 15:14 Why glucose? 26:45 The check blood sugar with phone symptoms of bad glucose spikes 35:06 What how to fix low blood sugar is glucose? 38:06 What happens to our bodies when we have a glucose spike? 43:44 Glucose as it relates to weight gain 48:30 10 Hacks to prevent glucose spikes 01:02:14 The right meal to have for breakfast 01:09:26 Why you should be drinking vinegar 01:11:54 You have to be doing this after you eat 01:14:46 Your perfect diet 01:24:24 Our conversation cards 01:31:18 The last guest’s question Jessie is the author of the new book, ‘The Glucose Goddess Method’, which you can purchase here: Follow: Instagram: Our question cards waiting list: Join this channel to get access to perks: Follow: Instagram: Twitter: Linkedin: Telegram: Follow: Instagram: Twitter: Linkedin: Telegram: Sponsors: Zoe: with an exclusive code CEO10 for 10% off Huel: Wework: