S3Ep45: Metabolic Health 101: The Blood Sugar Basics Every Person Should Know
Kristi Hujik discusses the foundational aspects of metabolic health, focusing on blood sugar and its impact on overall well-being.
She explains metabolic dysfunction, the importance of glucose and insulin, and how lifestyle changes can stabilize blood sugar levels. Kristi also highlights her partnership with Levels, a company that provides insights into metabolic health through continuous glucose monitoring, and emphasizes the empowerment that comes from understanding one's body and health.
Kristi Hujik breaks down the fundamentals of metabolic health — what glucose is, how insulin works, and what metabolic dysfunction really means. You’ll learn why so many people experience early symptoms like fatigue, cravings, weight gain, inflammation, PMS, poor sleep, and anxiety long before their lab work shows a problem.
Kristi also shares why she chose blood sugar as the foundation of her first group program and why she partnered with Levels to help people understand their own metabolism through continuous glucose monitoring and real-time data.
What you’ll learn:
• What glucose actually does in the body
• Why insulin is essential for energy
• What metabolic dysfunction is (and why it’s so common)
• Why blood sugar is the foundation for hormonal balance, mood, and longevity
• How small daily habits create big metabolic shifts
• Why real-time data through Levels can help you understand your own biology
If you’re ready to understand your cravings, energy dips, stubborn weight, mood swings, or sleep issues, this episode will give you the knowledge you’ve been missing.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:24 What is Metabolic Dysfunction?
03:13 Why Metabolic Health Is A Problem
04:29 Glucose & Insulin Roles In The Body
07:44 Understanding Glucose Spikes
09:52 30-Day Blood Sugar Reset Importance
10:34 CGM Insights Importance
12:52 Partnership with Levels
15:12 Addressing Foods In Blood Sugar Reset
16:28 Using Levels Tracking In Blood Sugar Reset
Takeaways
- Metabolic dysfunction can lead to serious health issues if not addressed early.
- Common symptoms like fatigue and cravings are often signs of metabolic dysfunction.
- Glucose is essential for energy, but it needs to be regulated.
- Insulin resistance is a key indicator of metabolic health.
- Stabilizing blood sugar can lead to improved energy, mood, and overall health.
- The 30-day Blood Sugar Reset program is designed to help individuals understand and manage their blood sugar levels and address factors not related to food.
- Continuous glucose monitoring provides valuable insights into how lifestyle affects blood sugar.
- Metabolic health is a foundation for deeper healing and wellness.
- Simple lifestyle changes can quickly have a significant impact on metabolic health.
Connect with Kristi Hujik:
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===== Website - https://kristihujik.com
===== Join The 30-Day Blood Sugar Reset - https://www.kristihujik.com/blood-sugar-reset
===== Work with me - https://www.kristihujik.com/coaching-offerings
===== Register for my Free 2026 Health Goals Planning Webinar - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JZ4InsLrToOLYZiEs8nRmA
===== Product discounts and links for you - https://linktr.ee/wholehealth
===== Watch On & Subscribe To My Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@wholehealthkristi13
===== Full Show Notes - https://kristihujik.com/podcast
