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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 20 MIN

Is Your Blood Sugar Destroying Your Mitochondria?

from True Health Recovery · host Dr Hugh Wegwerth DC

In this episode, Dr. Hugh explains how unstable blood sugar can hurt your mitochondria and lower your energy. This problem is called dysglycemia.To learn more or schedule a Zoom call with Dr. Hugh, visit:https://drhughwegwerth.com/discovery-call/When blood sugar goes too low or too high, your cells may not get steady fuel. This can lead to poor energy, brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep, and slower healing.Dr. Hugh explains why the blood sugar “sweet spot” is important for people with chronic illness, autoimmune issues, fibromyalgia, gut problems, thyroid problems, and people recovering from antibiotic damage.In this episode, you will learn:Why blood sugar matters for mitochondrial healthHow low blood sugar can create stress in the bodyHow high blood sugar can cause inflammation and oxidative stressWhy stable blood sugar may improve energy and focusWhy Dr. Hugh likes the blood sugar range of 85 to 120How a continuous glucose monitor can help find hidden blood sugar problemsWhy blood sugar is one of the “low-hanging fruits” in healingHow poor blood sugar control may slow recoveryWhy anemia and low blood pressure also matter for healingDr. Hugh also shares a real client example showing how eating more consistently helped improve sleep and energy. He explains how tracking blood sugar can reveal patterns that regular testing may miss. Key takeaway:If your blood sugar is going too high or too low, your mitochondria may struggle to make energy. Before spending money on advanced therapies, it is important to check the basics first.To learn more or schedule a Zoom call with Dr. Hugh, visit:https://drhughwegwerth.com/discovery-call/

In this episode, Dr. Hugh explains how unstable blood sugar can hurt your mitochondria and lower your energy. This problem is called dysglycemia. To learn more or schedule a Zoom call with Dr. Hugh, visit: https://drhughwegwerth.com/discovery-call/ When blood sugar goes too low or too high, your cells may not get steady fuel. This can lead to poor energy, brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep, and slower healing. Dr. Hugh explains why the blood sugar “sweet spot” is important for people with chron...

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