All glucose spikes represent an increase of glucose in circulation, but spikes are not all the same. Spikes look different and have different drivers and impacts.
- Some spikes are caused by meals or stress.
- Some spikes are beneficial, like the spikes that can occur during a workout.*
- Some spikes are caused by exposing your biosensor to extreme temperature fluctuations, like a hot bath, shower, hot tub, or sauna.
*During exercise, the liver will sometimes release more glucose into circulation than the muscle can absorb resulting in a transient glucose spike. The net effect of this exercise is beneficial to your metabolism and exercise-associated Lingo Count value shouldn’t count against you. Make sure you log if you exercise or connect to Apple HealthKit.