The diabetes fix your doctor will never mention
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This sneaky thing might be keeping your blood sugar elevated despite your best dietary effortsWhat if the thing keeping your blood sugar high isn’t only your diet… it’s also your light? Now before you write me off, I want to share a cool story with you (and later in this article - I will give you the science to back all of this up for all my skeptics). One of my Leptin Master Plan students recently shared something that stunned me on a recent call: Her A1C dropped from 6.0 to 5.6 in just a few months (that's a drop from pre-diabetic - to normal). The wild thing: She didn’t change her diet - she didn't start any new supplements or medications, and she didn't even ask me for advice. She just started getting outside at sunrise every day, managing her light with MyCircadianApp, and letting her biology re-sync itself! How on earth is this a "thing"? I'm going to explain the science behind this in today's newsletter! Keep reading for science on light & blood sugar (and why morning light is the most potent)..... ⏰ Don't miss my free webinar on November 7th! Learn how to use MyCircadianApp & integrate it to improve your health! Perfect for the every day person AND practitioners who want to start using the app with clients - click here to register ⁉️ Want to get help before the holidays? Leptin Diet - Pre-Black Friday deal - click here New here? Get my $5 Seasonal Food Guide or my $7 Cortisol Course - or Download MyCircadianApp for free All my favorite things - Free Product Guide The Science of Light and Blood SugarMost people think of blood sugar control as a “food and exercise only” equation. But your light environment - when and how much natural vs. artificial light you get- directly programs the hormones that manage glucose, insulin, and metabolism. Here’s what the research shows: 1. Circadian misalignment alone can raise blood sugarIn a controlled lab setting, healthy adults were put on a schedule that shifted their sleep and meal times out of sync with their circadian rhythm. Within just a few days, their insulin sensitivity dropped by 30% and their blood sugar levels rose, even though their diet, sleep duration, and activity stayed the same. Translation: you can eat perfectly- but if your internal clock is off, your cells stop responding to insulin properly. 2. Nighttime light exposure sabotages glucose metabolismThis study had participants sleep with a dim light on (about 100 lux- roughly what you’d get from a hallway light or TV glow). One night was enough to cause higher fasting glucose and increased heart rate the next morning. Translation: your brain and pancreas can “see” light even through closed eyelids. That light signal tells your body it’s still daytime-disrupting melatonin and pushing your blood sugar up overnight. 3. Your metabolism follows a daily rhythmZitting et al., Current Biology 2018 Researchers measured people’s energy expenditure and fuel preference over 24 hours. They found that resting metabolism and the type of fuel burned (carbs vs. fat) shift dramatically depending on time of day- peaking in the biological morning. Translation: your body is designed to handle food best in the morning, when sunlight cues the circadian system. Late-night meals- especially under blue light- land on a completely different hormonal landscape. 4. Light and season change insulin sensitivityBerglund et al., Uppsala J Med Sci 2012 Using gold-standard euglycemic clamp testing, researchers discovered that people are more insulin-sensitive in summer and less so in winter, even with no change in weight or diet. Translation: seasonal shifts in daylight alter metabolic performance. Longer, brighter days “prime” the body for glucose use; dark, artificial winters do the opposite. 5. Real-world light patterns predict diabetes riskWindred et al., Lancet Reg Health Europe 2024 Analyzing more than 13 million hours of light-sensor data, this large study found that people exposed to more natural daylight and less nighttime light had a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Translation: the way you interact with light in your daily life- office lighting, screen use, time outdoors- literally shows up in your lab work over time. Why morning light is so potent:Sunrise light delivers a unique blend of blue and red wavelengths that hits the retina and signals your brain’s master clock to start the day. Not only does sunrise light set your circadian rhythm for the day, but it also contains tons of red and infrared light - which directly sets you up to have better blood sugar regulation and mitochondrial function for the day (this is the work of Dr. Glenn Jeffrey - click here to watch a short video I did on this yesterday). So while I completely understand that "sunrise for blood sugar" sounds too good to be true.....it might just be the thing you or your clients are missing! Easy Action Steps:
More Resources (if you are serious & ready to take action): Leptin Diet - Pre-Black Friday deal - click here Leptin Master Plan (Advanced Learners & Practitioners) New Episode: The Hidden Triggers Behind Eczema, Asthma & Allergies | Dr. Ana-Maria Temple New Article: Why 2010 was the year women stopped cycling with the moon Melatonin & Breast Cancer: The forgotten hormone Please feel free to forward this article to a friend or family member who might find this interesting. Reading this on the web or forwarded from a a friend? Click here to subscribe so you don't miss free informative content in the future.Enjoy my work & want to support me? (No pressure as this newsletter will remain free) Leave me a tip!
In Health🌞, Sarah PS - This newsletter is not medical advice nor a substitute for 1:1 care with a trusted practitioner! |
