Why Probiotics & Prebiotics Matter (Especially if You Have Prediabetes)
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Your Gut and Blood Sugar: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Your gut is busy.
It’s home to trillions of tiny microbes that help with everything from digesting food to balancing your mood, energy, blood sugar, and even your weight.
When those microbes are in balance, your whole body feels it.
When they’re out of balance? That’s when things start to feel a bit off — especially if you’re dealing with prediabetes.
Here’s how your gut and blood sugar are connected, and what you can do about it.
1. Probiotics: The Friendly Bacteria
These are the “good guys” — live bacteria that help keep your gut healthy. They can:
Support digestion and reduce bloating
Help regulate your immune system
Improve how your body uses insulin (so sugar doesn’t hang out in your blood too long)
Lower inflammation, which is a big deal when it comes to blood sugar stability
Where to find them: Yogurt with live cultures, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, tempeh — or if you prefer, a probiotic capsule.
2. Prebiotics: The Food Your Gut Bugs Love
Prebiotics are fibres that your body doesn’t digest — but your gut microbes do. They basically feed the good bacteria so they can thrive.
They help:
Reduce inflammation
Strengthen your gut lining (which can get a bit leaky under stress or inflammation)
Support the production of short-chain fatty acids — these help with blood sugar control
Best sources: Garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, oats, legumes, slightly green bananas, flaxseeds.
3. Too Much Sugar? Your Gut Feels It Too
Here’s where it gets tricky.
Too much added sugar or processed carbs doesn’t just mess with your blood sugar — it also feeds the not-so-great bacteria in your gut.
Things like candida and other unhelpful microbes start to overgrow, throwing your gut out of balance (aka dysbiosis).
When that happens, you might notice:
More bloating, brain fog, or cravings
Mood swings or energy crashes
Blood sugar spikes that don’t seem to make sense
A harder time managing your weight
And the worst part? These microbes love sugar and actually make you crave more of it. So it’s not just willpower — it’s your biology pulling the strings.
The Gut–Glucose Connection
When your gut is well-fed and supported, you might notice:
Fewer cravings
Better blood sugar balance
More steady energy
Easier weight management
Clearer thinking and mood
The Bottom Line?
If you’re navigating prediabetes or blood sugar issues, don’t underestimate your gut.
Feeding it well with probiotics and prebiotics — and cutting back on added sugars — can help bring things back into balance.
And honestly? It just makes you feel better all around.
