# Blood sugar spikes may be tied to everyday habits you can control, expert says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/blood-sugar-spikes-may-be-tied-to-everyday-habits-you-can-control-expert-says/
- Published: 2026-10-27T11:00:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T11:15:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/health/blood-sugar-spikes-tied-everyday-habits-you-can-control-expert-says
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Food, sleep, stress and movement can affect blood sugar.
- LaValle recommends a 10-minute walk after meals.
- Poor sleep may disrupt glucose regulation and appetite.

## Summary

Metabolic health expert Jim LaValle says everyday habits, including food choices, movement, stress and sleep, can affect blood sugar levels. Frequent or prolonged rises and drops may contribute to health problems, so understanding personal responses to meals can help people manage their levels.

LaValle suggests checking post-meal glucose to see how different foods affect it, choosing a protein-rich breakfast and taking a 10-minute walk after eating. He also highlights regular exercise, stress management and adequate sleep, noting that poor sleep can affect insulin regulation, appetite and eating habits. He acknowledges that work and caring responsibilities can make these changes harder to maintain.

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