Get tested with Superpower

If you’ve been postponing blood testing for years or feel frustrated by doctor appointments and limited lab panels, you are not alone. Standard healthcare is often reactive, focusing on testing only after symptoms appear or leaving patients in the dark.

Superpower flips that approach. We give you full insight into your body with over 100 biomarkers, personalized action plans, long-term tracking, and answers to your questions, so you can stay ahead of any health issues.

With physician-reviewed results, CLIA-certified labs, and the option for at-home blood draws, Superpower is designed for people who want clarity, convenience, and real accountability - all in one place.

Key benefits of Glucose testing

• Screens for diabetes and prediabetes before symptoms appear.
• Flags high or low blood sugar that may explain fatigue or dizziness.
• Guides medication and lifestyle changes to prevent long-term organ damage.
• Tracks how well your diabetes treatment plan is working over time.
• Protects fertility by identifying blood sugar imbalances that affect ovulation.
• Supports healthy pregnancy by detecting gestational diabetes early.
• Best interpreted with HbA1c for a complete picture of blood sugar control.

What is Glucose?

Glucose is a simple sugar that serves as the primary fuel for your cells. It comes from the carbohydrates you eat - bread, fruit, rice, pasta - which your digestive system breaks down into glucose molecules. Once absorbed into your bloodstream, glucose travels to every tissue in your body.

Your body's most important energy currency

Glucose powers nearly everything your cells do, from muscle contraction to brain function. Your brain alone uses about 20% of your circulating glucose, even at rest. Insulin, a hormone made by your pancreas, acts like a key that unlocks cells so glucose can enter and be used for energy.

A tightly controlled system

Your body works hard to keep blood glucose levels stable throughout the day. When levels rise after a meal, insulin helps shuttle glucose into cells or store it for later. Between meals, your liver releases stored glucose to maintain a steady supply. This balance is essential for health and vitality.

Why is Glucose important?

Glucose is the body's primary fuel source, powering every cell from brain neurons to muscle fibers. Blood glucose levels reflect how well your body balances energy intake, insulin signaling, and cellular uptake. Normal fasting values typically range from the low 70s to around 100, with optimal levels sitting comfortably in the middle of that span.

When glucose drops too low

When glucose falls below the normal range, the brain - which relies almost exclusively on glucose - begins to falter. You may feel shaky, sweaty, confused, or intensely hungry as your body releases stress hormones to raise levels quickly. Severe or recurrent lows can impair cognition and, in extreme cases, lead to loss of consciousness.

When glucose climbs too high

Elevated glucose signals that insulin isn't working effectively or isn't being produced in sufficient amounts. Over time, high levels damage blood vessels, nerves, and organs including the eyes, kidneys, and heart. You might notice increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, or blurred vision as your body tries to flush out excess sugar.

The metabolic command center

Glucose sits at the crossroads of metabolism, linking diet, hormones, liver function, and physical activity. Chronically high levels drive inflammation and increase risk for cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, and kidney failure. Maintaining stable glucose protects long-term health across nearly every organ system.

What do my Glucose results mean?

Low glucose levels and what they indicate

Low values usually reflect inadequate glucose delivery to cells, most often from prolonged fasting, excessive insulin response after meals, or rare hormonal deficiencies affecting cortisol or growth hormone. Symptoms include shakiness, sweating, confusion, and fatigue as the brain depends heavily on steady glucose supply. In pregnancy, mild drops are common due to increased fetal glucose use and altered insulin sensitivity. Recurrent lows may signal insulin overproduction or impaired counter-regulatory hormone function.

Optimal glucose levels and metabolic stability

Being in range suggests effective coordination between insulin secretion, liver glucose output, and cellular uptake. Fasting glucose typically sits in the lower half of the reference range in metabolically healthy individuals, reflecting efficient insulin signaling and stable energy regulation. Consistent values in this zone indicate balanced carbohydrate metabolism and lower risk for vascular and inflammatory complications over time.

High glucose levels and what they indicate

High values usually reflect insulin resistance, insufficient insulin production, or both, leading to reduced glucose clearance from the bloodstream. Chronic elevation damages blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys through oxidative stress and protein glycation. Fasting glucose above the upper reference limit often signals prediabetes or diabetes, while post-meal spikes suggest early insulin dysfunction even when fasting levels remain normal.

Factors that influence glucose interpretation

Glucose fluctuates with meal timing, stress, illness, and certain medications including steroids and diuretics. Pregnancy shifts thresholds lower due to physiologic insulin resistance in later trimesters. Sample handling matters as glucose degrades rapidly without proper preservatives.