By Dr. Elle
I just got back from a conference weekend in Mexico — full days, lots of travel, changing schedules, and yes… indulgent meals.
And honestly? My body felt great the entire time.
My energy stayed steady, I slept well, and I didn’t experience that familiar post-travel crash or recovery hangover when I got home. One of the highlights of the trip was getting to help release baby sea turtles back into the ocean — a moment that felt like the perfect reminder of what true resilience looks like. 🐢💚
That experience got me reflecting on something deeply personal — and something I now see every single day in practice.
When Labs Are “Normal,” but Your Body Isn’t
I’ve dealt with blood sugar imbalance my entire life — and for many years, I didn’t know it.
On paper, everything looked fine.
Fasting glucose? Normal.
Routine blood work? Unremarkable.
But my body told a very different story:
energy crashes, stubborn weight, mood swings, and the feeling that I had to manage food very carefully just to feel okay.
What I eventually learned — and now teach my patients — is this:
👉 You can have normal blood sugar labs and still have blood sugar dysregulation.
Standard labs often miss how dynamically your body responds to food, stress, sleep disruption, and hormonal shifts. Especially during perimenopause or prolonged stress, those responses matter far more than a single fasting number.
Why Blood Sugar Balance Is Foundational
When blood sugar is swinging throughout the day, several things happen quietly in the background:
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Weight loss becomes harder as insulin stays elevated and fat is harder to access
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Energy and focus drop, leading to crashes and cravings
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Inflammation increases, accelerating aging and metabolic strain
When blood sugar is supported, the opposite happens. The body becomes far more resilient — able to handle travel, stress, indulgences, and schedule changes without falling apart.
That’s exactly what I felt on this trip: flexibility without fallout.
Supporting Blood Sugar in Real Life
Some of the most powerful supports for healthier blood sugar patterns are surprisingly simple:
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Prioritizing a balance of good fats, protein and fiber at meals
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Strength training and regular movement
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Managing stress and improving sleep
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Reducing constant grazing and ultra-processed foods
For many people, these shifts go a long way. But during certain phases of life — especially perimenopause, high stress, or long-standing metabolic resistance — lifestyle support alone may not be enough.
And that’s where targeted, medically guided support can be incredibly helpful.
A Gentle February Note
If blood sugar balance, metabolic health, and long-term vitality are goals for you this year, we are currently offering a February -only peptide program designed to support these exact pathways with personalized care and medical oversight. Different from our January program this February we are focusing on Detoxification along with peptides to maximize your health goals.
👉 You can learn more about that program here
Whether you explore that option or not, my hope is this:
If your body has ever felt “off” despite normal labs — you’re not imagining it, and you’re not broken.
Your body may simply be asking for a different kind of support.
Warmly,
Dr. Elle 🪷
