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September 24, 2025 VERTIGO again

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  Vertigo. Again. No matter how much progress I make or how disciplined I am, it still finds a way to knock me down and remind me that my body isn’t fully in my control. It’s not just dizziness—it’s a pain in the neck, literally and figuratively. I can do everything “right” and still end up feeling like I’m standing on shaky ground. 📊 Glucose This morning’s Libre 3 Plus readings stayed between  111–116 mg/dL . Smooth overnight curve, steady, no wild swings. By the numbers, this should be a solid day. But here’s the catch: reactive hypoglycemia doesn’t always play by the numbers, and even when glucose is steady, my nervous system can send my head into a spin. That disconnect is one of the most frustrating parts—it feels like my body is gaslighting me. 😴 Sleep Sleep was a mess. Out of  5 hours and 19 minutes in bed , I got just  3 hours and 52 minutes of real sleep . Only  56% efficiency , and it felt like I never fully rested. Too many awakenings, shallow cycle...

May 26, 2025 – Health Metrics Summary

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  Metrics Overview: Stress:  Dropped steadily throughout the day, ending at 37% (light) Energy:  Peaked late in the day at 98% (plenty) Health:  Held strong all day at 100% (resilient) HRV Score:  Ended on a high note—100%, reflecting excellent nervous system adaptability Glucose:  Dipped to 63 mg/dL at 2:05 PM—an unexpected hypoglycemic episode. The rest of the day remained stable between 85–100 mg/dL Nervous System Balance:  Strong parasympathetic dominance by evening (15 SNS / 100 PSNS), ideal for wind-down and recovery Key Notes: Despite a moderate start to the day energy-wise, my stats climbed as the day progressed, leaving me fully charged by evening. My HRV rebounded beautifully, hitting a perfect 100%—a strong marker of resilience and recovery capacity. That said, I did experience a sudden hypoglycemic dip at 2:05 PM (63 mg/dL) which came out of the blue. It was brief but reminded me how crucial it is to stay ahead of fueling and manage macronu...