Carbohydrate Metabolic Disorder

Dysglycemia is A Modern Day Health Crisis

Dysglycemia refers to any disorders in serum (blood) glucose stability commonly referred to as a sugar handling disorder.

Also known as:

► Prediabetes

► Syndrome X

► Metabolic Syndrome

► Carbohydrate Metabolic Disorder

► Insulin Resistance

► Carbohydrate Intolerance

► Hypoglycemia

Diabetes is a diagnostic term, based on limited lab values, describing an advanced state whereas dysglycemia is a general term used to describe abnormal function of any degree in how the body is managing its fuel system. Diabetes is epidemic. Dysglycemia precedes Diabetes.

Symptoms of Dysglycemia:

► cravings (for carbohydrate foods/sweets)

► weight gain

► fatigue or fluctuating energy levels

► poor concentration

► mood swings

► disturbed sleep

► headaches

Advanced Symptoms:

► elevated cholesterol and triglycerides

► low sex drive

► urinating at night

► tired after eating

► swollen ankles

► shaky if hungry

► elevated HbA1c

► hot flash/night sweats

► abnormal thyroid function

"Dysglycemia affects the entire hormone system as well as the major organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys in addition to the blood vessels and nerves. It is, perhaps, the most costly modern day disease pattern we face." - Dr. Cassone