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I got 80+ labs back. Here’s what I actually looked at first.Not because the other markers don’t matter — they do. But A1...
04/22/2026

I got 80+ labs back. Here’s what I actually looked at first.

Not because the other markers don’t matter — they do. But A1C, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and cortisol together give you the clearest picture of where your metabolic health stands right now.

Swipe through for optimal ranges, what each marker actually measures, and the one test most doctors never order (slide 4 👀).

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series breaking down my full panel.

Drop a ❤️ if you want Part 2.

Save this post — you’ll want it the next time your doctor tells you everything looks “fine.” 🔖

Keep meals simple: here I’m starting off w scrambled eggs w pesto and avocado , a handful of cherry tomatoes and blackbe...
04/22/2026

Keep meals simple: here I’m starting off w scrambled eggs w pesto and avocado , a handful of cherry tomatoes and blackberries..

All of this will help insulin do its thing!
Save this for your next breakfast

04/21/2026

If you’ve ever been told your labs are fine but something still feels off — save this. 🔖

Here’s what most standard panels are missing:
✦ Fasting insulin — predicts insulin resistance years before glucose looks abnormal. Almost never ordered.

✦ Cortisol — chronically elevated stress hormone raises fasting blood sugar even when your diet is perfect.

✦ Fasting glucose optimal range — not just “under 100.” You want 72–85.

✦ A1C optimal range — not just “under 5.7.” You want under 5.5, ideally under 5.2.

Your doctor isn’t wrong. They’re just working with incomplete data.

The next time you get labs back, ask for all four. Screenshot this so you remember. 📲

Part 1 of my full functionhealth panel breakdown — 80+ markers, starting with the ones that matter most.

Part 2 dropping next: lipids, inflammation + thyroid.

04/21/2026

If you’ve ever been told your labs are fine but something still feels off — save this. 🔖

Here’s what most standard panels are missing:
✦ Fasting insulin — predicts insulin resistance years before glucose looks abnormal. Almost never ordered.

✦ Cortisol — chronically elevated stress hormone raises fasting blood sugar even when your diet is perfect.

✦ Fasting glucose optimal range — not just “under 100.” You want 72–85.

✦ A1C optimal range — not just “under 5.7.” You want under 5.5, ideally under 5.2.

Your doctor isn’t wrong. They’re just working with incomplete data.

The next time you get labs back, ask for all four. Screenshot this so you remember. 📲

Part 1 of my full panel breakdown — 80+ markers, starting with the ones that matter most.

Part 2 dropping next: lipids, inflammation + thyroid.

04/20/2026

Reversing type 2 diabetes is repeating the same simple steps… over and over again..

Nothing too grand, simple things that you can add to you day that won’t take too much time. Remember that you are one blood sugar away and you got this!

04/20/2026

I hate eggs too.. but hear me out

04/19/2026

Remember to take time to take care of you.
Resting and relaxing reduces cortisol (the stress hormone)

Let me know in comments what your favorite way to relax.

04/18/2026

Big shout out to my new rising fans!

Poppy Taylor

04/18/2026

You want healthy blood vessels ? It starts with your plate. Meals with quality protein and veggies help repair those fragile endothelial cells, improves blood flow, maintains structure of vessels, and combats inflammation with antioxidants.

Recipe as follows :

Your favorite protein (I used chicken thighs w skin on, no I’m not scared of fat! 😂)
Season w salt and pepper and Greek /Mediterranean seasoning (my favorite is from Amazon)
Add high heat olive oil or avocado oil (NO SEED OILS here which are highly inflammatory)
Brown chicken for 2-3 min on each side to get a nice crust - it will finish cooking in the oven
Chop up veggies : I used reg potatoes and sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion and garlic, not pictured are left over asparagus and Brussels sprouts,

Layer veggies on bottom of pan- season w avocado oil and salt and pepper and more Greek seasoning as desired

Add chicken on top of the veggies

Cover pan and put in preheated oven and cook on 375 until chicken is done

I added black olives at the end

Enjoy!

***save this post for later***

04/17/2026

We’ve all been there. The good news? You can enjoy life AND manage your blood sugar. Follow me and I’ll show you how 🔥

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