Do you feel like you’re dragging through the day, even if you got a decent night’s sleep? It might not be burnout—it could be unbalanced blood sugar.
Many people unknowingly ride a blood sugar rollercoaster every day. These constant spikes and crashes are exhausting for your body and leave you drained, foggy, and cranky. Here’s how blood sugar affects your energy—and what you can do about it.
How Blood Sugar Impacts Your Energy
When you eat a meal high in sugar or refined carbs (think: white bread, pastries, artificially sweetened drinks), your blood sugar spikes rapidly. In response, your body releases a surge of insulin to bring it back down. But sometimes that insulin response is too strong, leading to a crash; leaving you feeling tired, hungry, and craving another hit of sugar.
This cycle can repeat itself multiple times a day, keeping your energy unstable and your body stressed.
Energy Crash Triggers
Here are some common habits that set the stage for energy dips:
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Skipping breakfast or eating only carbs in the morning
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Relying on sugary snacks or drinks for a boost
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Drinking lots of caffeine without food
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Letting too much time pass between meals
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High stress levels or poor sleep
How to Stabilize Your Energy (and Your Blood Sugar)
Want more stable energy without needing that 2 p.m. coffee run? Start with these blood sugar-supporting tips:
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Eat a protein-rich breakfast (like eggs, Greek yogurt, or a smoothie with protein powder)
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Include healthy fat and fiber in your meals to slow down digestion and glucose release
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Avoid sugary “quick fixes” like candy bars or sodas
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Eat every 3–4 hours to prevent blood sugar dips
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Drink water throughout the day—dehydration can worsen fatigue
Bonus Tip: Move After Meals
Even a 10-minute walk after eating can significantly help regulate your blood sugar and reduce post-meal crashes.
Stabilizing your energy doesn’t have to be a hassle. In conjunction with the suggestions above, Progenalen Life+ can help you feel your best, which, based on a pilot study at the Loveland Clinic in Colorado, participants who used Life+ saw a 93% reduction in glucose levels after use.