[Full Episode] Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess) | I Weigh With Jameela Jamil | EP 147 [f86a7b]

Post Time: 2025-07-29

Hair loss can be a distressing symptom of various underlying health conditions. While it is often associated with hormonal imbalances, stress, and genetics, there's another potential cause that may have gone unnoticed – blood sugar problems.

When our bodies are unable to regulate their blood sugar levels effectively, it can lead to insulin resistance and inflammation. These issues can damage hair follicles over time, resulting in thinning or even complete loss of hair. This phenomenon is often seen in individuals with type 2 diabetes or those who experience frequent fluctuations in their blood glucose levels.

The Impact of Insulin Resistance on Hair Growth

Insulin resistance occurs when the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. As a result, more and more insulin is needed to maintain normal blood sugar ranges. High levels of insulin in the bloodstream can lead to inflammation, which can cause damage to hair follicles.

Studies have shown that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder characterized by high androgen levels and insulin resistance, often experience premature balding or thinning due to the increased dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels caused by hormonal imbalances. Moreover, those who take sulfonylureas – a class of diabetes medications that stimulate insulin release – may be at an increased risk for hair loss as well.

The Role of Glycemic Index in Hair Loss

Carbohydrates with high glycemic indices are quickly absorbed and cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. While short-term indulgence might not have severe effects, chronic consumption can lead to constant inflammation that affects the body's systems – including those responsible for hair growth.

In a study published by the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 150 women were divided into two groups: one with high glycemic diets (GI ≥70) and another with low GI (GI <50). After six months, researchers observed a significant decrease in insulin resistance among participants who consumed foods with lower GI values. Moreover, their hair loss symptoms improved compared to those on the higher-GI regimen.

Maintaining Optimal Blood Sugar Ranges for Healthy Hair

While it may seem daunting at first glance, managing blood sugar ranges can be accomplished through several simple changes: incorporating balanced and nutrient-dense meals in your diet, exercising regularly – including low-impact activities like walking or yoga to avoid exacerbating the condition – limiting high-GI foods.

Furthermore, monitoring one's daily food intake is equally important. Consider maintaining a personal health journal to track blood glucose fluctuations throughout the day. By being more mindful of how our actions affect this delicate balance and adopting healthier habits when needed can significantly contribute towards minimizing hair loss symptoms associated with poor blood sugar management.

Key Takeaways

• Hair loss, particularly in women, has become increasingly linked to insulin resistance caused by high levels of inflammation resulting from long-term fluctuations in blood glucose.
• Consuming diets low on glycemic index and incorporating adequate exercise are crucial for managing the delicate balance between hair growth stimulation versus inhibition.
• While diabetes is one common condition with a direct link between poor blood sugar regulation, even relatively healthy individuals should prioritize this awareness to support overall well-being.

Blood Sugar Stability as Prevention

Staying vigilant about dietary habits can be rewarding in numerous ways, not only reducing risk factors but providing potential for optimal health and an improved quality of life.

Biochemist and author Jessie Inchauspe (Aka - the Glucose 245 blood sugar level Goddess) joins Jameela to talk about the many ways glucose affects your body. They define what glucose is and its watch that detects blood sugar function in the body, how glucose spikes blood sugar constantly dropping can affect everything from mood to diabetes to PCOS, "glucose hacks" you can utilize to keep your spikes at a minimum, how we can empower people with their own bodies, and more. ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING!! Mentions of food & sugar & glucose, and how, if not regulated for some people, it can negatively impact their long-term health as regards inflammation or insulin resistance or diabetes or PCOS or cognitive function, and hormonal balance. If you are in any kind of ED recovery & it’s really hard to hear anything about food or nutrition or to even have to think about it at all, or feel that you can easily be triggered back down a slippery slope of any kind of disordered eating or restriction orthorexia, that is absolutely not what we’re trying to achieve with this episode. And so if you think you might be vulnerable right now, please turn it off! ⚠️ I Weigh with Jameela Jamil is available wherever you get your podcasts! Earwolf: Apple Podcasts: + JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM! [Full Episode] Jessie Inchauspé (Glucose Goddess) | I Weigh With Jameela Jamil | EP 147 [f86a7b]