Human growth hormone (HGH) is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pituitary gland. It plays an important role in growth during childhood and adolescence, but levels decline with age. Some people use synthetic HGH supplements later in life in an effort to slow aging or build muscle mass.
There is an intricate relationship between HGH and blood glucose levels. HGH helps regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism. It promotes the conversion of amino acids and fatty acids into energy rather than carbohydrates. This leads to lower blood glucose levels.
- When HGH levels are high, the body uses more fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. This reduces the need for insulin and lowers blood sugar levels
- HGH may also directly stimulate cells to take up glucose from the bloodstream, further lowering blood glucose
- In those with growth hormone deficiency, HGH replacement therapy can help normalize blood sugar regulation
However, the effects of supplemental or synthetic HGH on blood glucose are more complex:
- Synthetic HGH injections can acutely raise blood glucose levels for a period of time following the injection
- Over the long-term, elevated HGH levels can ultimately lead to insulin resistance and reduced insulin sensitivity
- The effects likely depend on the reasons for use, dosing, and individual factors like diet, exercise, and whether diabetes is present
In summary, natural HGH levels help regulate blood glucose by promoting fat burning and glucose uptake. But supplemental use, especially long-term, may raise blood sugar or contribute to insulin resistance in some people.
Now, a bit about
Balance Hormone Solutions:
Our clinic specializes in hormone therapy including
human growth hormone (HGH). We have extensive experience using bioidentical HGH to help patients regulate blood sugar and manage symptoms related to growth hormone deficiency.
Some key points about our HGH therapy services:
- We create fully customized treatment plans to meet each patient's unique health goals
- Our clinic uses only high quality pharmaceutical-grade HGH
- We carefully monitor blood glucose and adjust dosing to optimize blood sugar regulation
- Nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle counseling are included to support healthy blood sugar levels
- Appointments available 7 days a week for your convenience
We would be happy to meet with you to determine if our
HGH therapy could help you better regulate blood glucose or manage other effects of
hormone imbalance.
Contact Balance Hormone Solutions to schedule your consultation today!