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High-sugar or refined-carb meals cause a rapid spike in blood glucose, followed by a surge of insulin to bring it down. But insulin often overcorrects — crashing your blood sugar too low.
Ravenous
Shaky
Irritable
Craving sweets
✅ Fix it:
Pair carbs with protein, fiber, and healthy fats (like eggs, avocado, nuts) to slow digestion and keep blood sugar steady.
🔍 2. You’re Tired All the Time — Even After 8 Hours of Sleep
You’ve slept well. You’ve had coffee. But you’re still dragging through the day.
Excess sugar wrecks your energy at the cellular level. Over time, high sugar intake leads to insulin resistance — meaning your cells stop responding properly to insulin and can’t efficiently use glucose for fuel.