"Track blood sugar stability not just the number A physician discussing metabolic health notes that patients often get fixated on whether their blood sugar reading is 'normal' while missing a more important signal. The key insight is that instability — frequent spikes and drops — is itself a problem regardless of the average number: 'are you going from high to low, is it spiking constantly' and 'your blood sugar level is not stable, no matter what the number is.' Using a continuous glucose monitor for even a short period can reveal this hidden instability and change how you approach diet and lifestyle. Someone who acts on this will stop relying solely on annual fasting labs and instead look at real-time patterns throughout the day. Source: Unknown Speaker, Health Education Video, Blood Sugar and Hormone Balance"