Will I gain weight if my blood sugar spikes on October 4th (Friday)?

Blood sugar spikes refer to a rapid increase in glucose levels in the blood, exceeding the amount that our body's cells can process.

 

It is often suspected that a sudden surge in sleepiness and fatigue after a meal indicates a blood sugar spike, but one or two blood sugar spikes do not directly lead to weight gain.

 

The problem!!!

The sudden increase in appetite after a blood sugar spike.

When insulin is rapidly secreted and glucose processing is completed, blood sugar levels drop sharply.

 

People often say "their blood sugar drops," but the brain perceives this situation as a sudden energy deficiency, causing it to secrete the appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin, making you feel hungry.

 

It is necessary to distinguish between simple food-induced fatigue and blood sugar spikes. If you frequently feel sleepy after meals and experience hunger within 1 to 2 hours, consider that 'my body is overloaded in processing blood sugar,' and you should avoid consuming additional snacks.

*Local hormones gradually raise blood sugar levels without causing blood sugar spikes, but...

It has a high calorie content, which can cause weight gain.

• Refined carbohydrates, especially simple sugars, should be avoided as they cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels.

 

Source: Ilsan Cha Hospital Endocrinology Department

 

🙅‍♀️ I often feel extremely sleepy after mealsㅠㅠ I should try to move around or take a short walk as much as possible. Also, I should reduce snacks after meals. It's really difficult. ㅠㅠ