Sleep loss, travel, and illness can increase cortisol, impacting glucose metabolism as well as the OGTT and insulin survey results. On the other hand, weight loss and dropping carbs lead to improvement. One of our patients had seen this significant impact of stress, sickness, and lifestyle changes, as quickly reflected on the lab tests.
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