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Blood sugar issues

Blood sugar issues, also known as blood glucose imbalances, can lead to a range of health issues. While conventional medicine often treats blood sugar issues with medications, functional medicine takes a holistic approach to identify and address the underlying causes of this condition. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatments of blood sugar issues from a functional medicine perspective.

Blood sugar issues

Symptoms

  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
  • Frequent urination
  • Increased thirst
  • Blurred vision
  • Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet

Causes

  • Diet: A diet high in processed and refined foods, and low in fiber and nutrients, can contribute to blood sugar imbalances
  • Stress: Chronic stress can affect blood sugar levels by increasing inflammation and cortisol levels in the body
  • Hormonal imbalances: Hormonal imbalances, such as insulin resistance or thyroid dysfunction, can affect blood sugar levels
  • Environmental toxins: Exposure to environmental toxins, such as pesticides and plastics, can affect blood sugar levels and contribute to insulin resistance

Treatments

  • Dietary modifications: A healthy diet that includes whole, unprocessed foods, and is low in sugar and carbohydrates, can help regulate blood sugar levels

  • Lifestyle modifications: Regular exercise, stress-reduction techniques such as meditation and yoga, and adequate sleep can help improve overall health and regulate blood sugar levels

  • Nutritional supplements: Supplements such as chromium, magnesium, and alpha-lipoic acid can help support blood sugar regulation

  • Environmental modifications: Reducing exposure to environmental toxins and pollutants, and using natural cleaning products can help reduce inflammation in the body and support overall health

  • Medications: In some cases, medications may be prescribed to help manage symptoms or regulate blood sugar levels

Our top pick for Blood sugar issues

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Insulin Resistance TestLab Test

Insulin Resistance Test

GetTested’s Metabolic Response Blood Test provides insight into key blood sugar and metabolic markers using a home finger-prick sample. The test measures glucose, HbA1c and a fasting metabolic hormone marker. These results are used together to calculate HOMA-IR, a commonly used metabolic index. Your sample is collected at home using a finger-prick blood collection kit and analysed by a CLIA-certified laboratory, with secure digital results.

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Insulin Test – Blood Sugar HormoneLab Test

Insulin Test – Blood Sugar Hormone

The GetTested Insulin Resistance Test offers convenient at-home collection to measure your fasting insulin levels from a dried blood spot sample. The results provide information about your metabolic health and may help indicate risk of insulin resistance and related conditions. The sample is collected at home and your results are delivered digitally.

$119.00
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Blood Sugar & HbA1c TestLab Test

Blood Sugar & HbA1c Test

GetTested’s Blood Sugar & HbA1c Test measures both current glucose levels and long-term blood sugar patterns using a finger-prick blood sample collected at home. Glucose reflects blood sugar at the time of testing, while HbA1c provides an average over the past few months. Measuring both markers together offers a more complete view of how blood sugar is regulated over time. Samples are analyzed in a CLIA-certified laboratory, with results delivered digitally.

$99.00
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Heart Health Test – Lipids & InflammationLab Test

Heart Health Test – Lipids & Inflammation

The GetTested Heart Health Test – Lipids & Inflammation uses an at-home blood collection kit with lab analysis of hs-CRP, HbA1c, total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C, and triglycerides. It offers a convenient way to evaluate key markers linked to cardiovascular and metabolic health, with results delivered digitally.

$119.00
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Fasting Insulin TestLab Test

Fasting Insulin Test

GetTested’s Fasting Insulin Test measures insulin levels in the fasting state using a finger-prick blood sample collected at home. Insulin is a key hormone involved in energy balance and metabolic function. Measuring fasting levels provides insight into how the body is regulating insulin under baseline conditions. Analyzed in a CLIA-certified laboratory, with results delivered digitally.

$129.00
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HbA1c (A1C) Diabetes TestLab Test

HbA1c (A1C) Diabetes Test

Monitor your average blood sugar levels at home with our HbA1c (A1C) Test Kit. Includes CLIA-certified lab analysis and secure digital results for clear, reliable insights.

$119.00
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Diabetes Test – Glucose, A1C & InsulinLab Test

Diabetes Test – Glucose, A1C & Insulin

GetTested’s at-home diabetes collection kit with lab analysis provides a practical overview of your metabolic health. This convenient test measures Glucose, HbA1c, Insulin, and eAG from a single finger-prick blood sample, helping you understand your risk for diabetes and monitor blood sugar effectively.

$109.00
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When to see a doctor

At-home testing is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If symptoms are severe, sudden, or worsening, contact a healthcare provider.

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Accredited labs

Processed in ISO 15189 / 17025 facilities.

Validated assays

Performance-tested against clinical references.

500,000+ customers

Trusted across the EU, UK and US.

At-home collection

Simple kits with step-by-step instructions.

Discreet shipping

Generic packaging, tracked end-to-end.

Clinician-reviewed

Reports reviewed by qualified clinicians.

CLIA-certified & secure

Secure data handling, CLIA-certified labs.

Retest promise

Sample issue? We make it right.

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