🌙 Night‑Before‑Labs Checklist for Stable Fasting Blood Sugar
✔️ Dinner (2–4 hours before bed)
Choose a steady, fiber‑rich meal:
Oatmeal with chia or flax
Beans + vegetables
Lentil soup
Whole‑grain toast with nut butter
Greek yogurt with berries
Avoid heavy, greasy, or sugary meals.
Don’t skip dinner — it can trigger overnight glucose spikes.
✔️ Hydration
Drink water normally throughout the evening.
Avoid alcohol — it can raise fasting glucose and disrupt sleep.
✔️ Nervous System Calm‑Down
Warm shower or bath
Gentle stretching
Slow breathing
Weighted blanket
Quiet, predictable wind‑down routine
Avoid stressful conversations or overstimulation
✔️ Sleep Prep
Aim for a consistent bedtime.
Keep lights low and screens minimal.
If sleep isn’t perfect, stay calm — nervous system stability matters more than hours slept.
🌅 Morning‑Of Checklist
✔️ Before Leaving
Drink a small amount of water if allowed.
Move slowly — no rushing, no fast walking.
Avoid exercise before labs.
Bathroom habits do not affect blood sugar:
Peeing does not change glucose
Pooping does not change glucose
✔️ At the Clinic
Sit quietly for 5–10 minutes before the draw.
Relax your shoulders and jaw.
Breathe slowly to keep cortisol low.
⭐ What Actually Affects Your Fasting Number
Stress or anxiety
Poor sleep
Rushing or physical exertion
Pain or muscle tension
Dehydration
Skipping dinner
Bathroom habits do not affect glucose.
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