Leah VachaniAn eight-part series on blood sugar, continuous glucose monitors and metabolic health for women over 40. Start with episode one, or jump to whichever question you came for.
Leah VachaniYour bloodwork came back normal but you still feel exhausted, foggy and heavier than you used to. Here are three blood sugar numbers most doctors never check, what optimal really looks like, and how to read yours.
The 5 Numbers Your Doctor Calls "Normal" — But Aren't Optimal
If you've been told your labs look "fine" but you still feel tired, foggy, and not-quite-right, this is for you.
This free guide shows you:
The 5 numbers from one fasting blood draw that reveal insulin resistance — often years before standard markers catch it
Exactly which tests to request (most doctors won't offer them unless you ask)
What "optimal" actually looks like vs. the lab's wide "normal" range
The two free calculations (HOMA-IR and triglyceride-to-HDL ratio) most labs never run for you
No guesswork. No fear tactics. Just the numbers that actually tell the truth about your metabolic health.