What affects my blood glucose levels and why does my line react differently to the same foods?

Early Limbo members tend to think that their glucose levels are only affected by the last thing they ate. But many factors can change your line's response.

Here is a list of 46 individual factors that can affect your blood glucose day to day:

• Carbohydrate intake

• Protein intake

• Fat intake

• Hydration levels

• Physical activity

• Type of exercise (aerobic vs anaerobic)

• Exercise intensity

• Time of exercise

• Sleep duration

• Sleep quality

• Stress levels

• Emotional responses

• Illness or infection

• Inflammation

• Medications (e.g., corticosteroids, antihypertensives)

• Caffeine consumption

• Alcohol intake

• Dehydration

• Gut health and microbiome

• Menstrual cycle

• Pregnancy

• Menopause

• Environmental temperature

• Barometric pressure changes

• Altitude

• Time of day (circadian rhythms)

• Dawn phenomenon

• Food allergies or intolerances

• Meal composition (macronutrient balance)

• Order of eating macronutrients

• Meal timing

• Portion sizes

• Processed foods vs whole foods

• Fibre intake

• Intermittent fasting windows

• Fatigue (physical or mental)

• Recent hypoglycemia

• Overeating

• Smoking

• Type and amount of sweeteners consumed

• Insulin sensitivity fluctuations

• Timing of medication or supplements

• Digestive health (speed of digestion)

• Water temperature when drinking

• Stress hormones (cortisol, adrenaline)

• Recent overexertion during physical activity