A recent survey noted that 7 out of 10 people experience some kind of gut issue.
And where there’s smoke, you’ll always find a fire!
Except this “fire” may add more woes to any potential gut symptoms by adding blood sugar dysfunction, as well.
💥 Good vs. Bad
Your gut is a battle zone.
Right now, microscopic warriors are dueling over your blood sugar like it’s the final round of a gladiator showdown.
On one side: the Good Bacteria, noble protectors of glucose balance and digestion.
On the other: the Bad Bacteria, sugar-loving villains plotting metabolic chaos.
The Blood Sugar Battlefield
Your gut bacteria are basically Jedi and Sith fighting over your metabolism.
Good bacteria keep blood sugar stable, help with digestion, and make sure you don’t turn into a hangry monster at 3 p.m.
The bad ones?
They love sugar, crave ultra-processed junk, and have a direct line to your cravings. Ever eaten a donut and suddenly wanted three more?
Yeah, that wasn’t YOU—it was them.
The Plot Twist: Your Gut Decides Your Cravings
Think you have free will?
HA!
Your gut bacteria are behind the wheel.
Good bacteria want fiber-rich foods—think avocados, greens, and fermented goodies.
Bad bacteria?
They’re obsessed with sugar, fried food, and that mysterious orange “cheese” dust that never leaves your fingers.
Win/Win Tips for Your Gut & Blood Sugars
- Eat fiber like it’s your job 🥑 (Seriously, your blood sugar will thank you.)
- Fermented foods = gut superpowers 🥒 (Pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut—get on board.)
- Avoid the sugar trap 🍩 (Your gut bacteria are watching.)
- Stress less, sleep more 😴 (Because gut bacteria also enjoy peace and quiet.)
At the end of the day, your gut is your REAL blood sugar regulator.
So, who’s in charge of your metabolic destiny?
The Good Bacteria… or are the Bad Bacteria secretly pulling the strings?
Stay strong, eat smart, and may the fiber be with you.
P.S. And just so you all know, this Sunday, Peerani Health Functional Medicine Center & I will be attending Tampa, FL’s Breakthrough T1D Walk.
If you happen to be going, too, please stop by & say, “Hello!”