🩺 Glucose & Metabolism Coach

From survivor to
thriving —
your health can change

Breast cancer survivor. Reversed Type 2 Diabetes.
Helping you get healthier through blood sugar management.

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💉 Blood Sugar · Cancer Recovery · Real Life Results 💉

My Transformation

Before · 2022
65kg · HbA1c 9.7%

After · Oct 2023
49kg · HbA1c 5.1%

My Story

Breast Cancer Survivor

Reversed Type 2 Diabetes

CGM Expert

Blood Sugar Specialist

Certifications & Awards

ACE Certified Personal Trainer (US)

Integrative Health & Functional Medicine Mastery Coach Certification

American Board of Longevity Medicine, Competency Certified

ISA Elderly Exercise Specialist

HLCC Healthy Lifestyle Role Model AwardInternational Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI) & Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS)

Current Role

Founder, MY1LifeHealth & Wellness Coaching

Hi, I'm May Young

Glucose & Metabolism Coach · Breast Cancer Survivor · CGM Expert

"You have two lives, and the second one begins when you realize you only have one." My second life began in 2022, at 38. In February, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in April I had a mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction. Six months later, a routine blood test ordered by my oncologist revealed a second diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes.

When my endocrinologist said reversing my diabetes was highly unlikely, I chose to try anyway. I immersed myself in medical research, applied scientifically proven biohacks, and tracked my progress with a continuous glucose monitor. I reshaped my diet to reduce blood sugar spikes, incorporated strength training and cardio, and prioritised mindfulness, breathing exercises, nature, and quality sleep.

Within a year, I lost 16 kilograms and successfully reversed my diabetes — an achievement my doctor once thought impossible.

As friends and family noticed my transformation, many turned to me for guidance. I helped others achieve weight loss of up to 20 kilograms. To build on this, I obtained certification in Integrative Medicine and Functional Health Coaching, and now lead a sugar-conscious community focused on metabolic health.

"I've learnt that no diagnosis is final. We all have the power to reclaim our health, and every step we take toward better choices is a step toward a stronger, fuller life."

— MAY YOUNG

Blood Sugar Management

Understanding your glucose is the foundation of metabolic health.

CGM Advocacy

Real-time data from your body — learn to read and act on it.

Cancer Recovery Support

Navigating health after cancer — compassionate & practical.

Lifestyle Transformation

Sustainable changes that stick — real results, real life.

Optimal Weight Targeting

Through natural methods. No medications, no injections, no side effects.

Longevity & Wellness Driven

Science backed methods to help you match healthspan to lifespan.

Client Stories

Real transformations

Stories from people who changed their health through clarity, consistency, and blood sugar awareness.

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When I met May in 2024, I felt frustrated and defeated. I had gained 7kg during COVID, and despite eating clean and exercising, nothing worked. Even my doctor couldn't find an issue.

May changed everything. With a continuous glucose monitor, she helped me finally understand what was happening in my body. I discovered hidden carbs that were quietly spiking my blood sugar, and she taught me simple, effective ways to manage it.

The weight started to come off — all 7kg and more. But more than that, I got my energy, balance, and confidence back.

May doesn't just give advice — she gives you clarity, control, and real results. Working with her has been truly transformative.

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★★★★★

Two years ago, facing an HbA1c of 10, I knew I needed a major shift. Meeting May Young changed everything.

Through her expert guidance on food sequencing and exercise, I’ve lost 17 kg and am now off all medications for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Wearing a CGM under her direction taught me exactly how to manage my levels — I even enjoy favorites like bak chor mee with konjac noodles!

At 66, I feel vibrant and in full command of my habits. May is the ultimate guide for a true lifestyle transformation.

— Tools I Trust

MY1Life
Essentials

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A small, hand-picked shelf of the tools I actually live with — from continuous glucose monitors to blood sugar support. Nothing on this page is here unless I use it personally.

A NOTE FROM ME

"I only share what has earned a permanent spot in my own routine."

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Longevity · Featured

Singapore is the world's sixth Blue Zone. So why are we spending 11 years in poor health?

We've engineered one of the longest-living societies on earth. The next challenge is making sure those extra years are healthy ones.

Read article →

CGM Guide

"My blood work is fine." Why should I still wear a CGM?

What normal results can miss, how to test foods on your first wear, and how long to wear a sensor.

By May Young

CGM Stories

What wearing a CGM taught me (and my clients) about eating in Singapore

Hidden carbs, meal order and bak chor mee with konjac noodles: real lessons from a sensor on the arm.

By May Young

Blood Sugar 101

The 6 everyday factors that move your blood sugar

What the research says about meal order, movement, sleep and stress, applied to life here.

By May Young

Prevention

Prediabetes in Singapore: the silent stage most people don't know they're in

Almost 4 in 10 people in one 2024 screening had prediabetes. What it means and which tests to ask for.

By May Young

CGM Guide

A beginner's guide to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)

What a CGM is, how to read your graph, and the common mistakes first-timers make.

By May Young

Conventional medicine is designed to diagnose disease. A standard health screening checks whether your numbers are "normal", and treatment usually begins once a result crosses the line into a diagnosis, often with medication. By then, the problem has usually been building quietly for years.

Functional medicine asks a different question: are your numbers optimal? It looks at markers and ratios that routine checks often skip, like fasting insulin and the triglyceride to HDL ratio, to spot imbalances early. Caught early, many of these can be turned around through natural means: what you eat, how you move, how you sleep and how you manage stress. These calculators help you see those early signals for yourself, often years before fasting glucose or HbA1c start to rise.

TG:HDL ratio HOMA-IR Blood sugar converter

Insulin resistance · Heart health

Triglyceride to HDL ratio (TG:HDL)

One of the simplest early signs of insulin resistance, and you can work it out from a standard cholesterol test. High triglycerides together with low HDL ("good") cholesterol is a pattern often seen when the body is struggling to handle carbohydrates. A higher ratio is also linked to a higher risk of heart disease [3], so it tells you something about your heart as well as your blood sugar. It doesn't replace a full heart risk assessment with your doctor.

🩸 You need: a fasting lipid (cholesterol) panel, which is part of most health screenings

Units on your report

Triglycerides (TG)

mmol/L

HDL cholesterol

mmol/L

Singapore labs usually report mmol/L. Most online charts use US units (mg/dL), so the same blood gives a different number. This calculator shows both.

Your TG:HDL ratio

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Your result will appear here as soon as you enter both numbers.

mmol/L ratio	mg/dL ratio	What it suggests
below 0.44	below 1.0	Optimal
0.44 to under 0.87	1.0 to under 2.0	Good
0.87 to under 1.31	2.0 to under 3.0	Borderline: early warning sign
1.31 and above	3.0 and above	High: insulin resistance likely

Optimal and good bands are my coaching targets.

Formula: Triglycerides ÷ HDL. A ratio of 3.0 or more (mg/dL) was linked to insulin resistance in overweight adults [1]. Some studies in Asian populations suggest it can show up at lower ratios, which is why I look for "optimal", not just "normal".

Insulin resistance

HOMA-IR (insulin resistance score)

HOMA-IR combines your fasting glucose and fasting insulin into one score that shows how hard your body is working to keep blood sugar in range. It's the one I care about most, because insulin often rises years before glucose does.

🩸 You need: fasting glucose and fasting insulin, taken in the same blood draw

Glucose units

Fasting glucose

mmol/L

Insulin units

Fasting insulin

mU/L

mU/L and µIU/mL are the same thing. Not valid if you inject insulin.

Your HOMA-IR score

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Your result will appear here as soon as you enter both numbers.

HOMA-IR	What it suggests
below 1.0	Optimal insulin sensitivity
1.0 – 1.9	Normal, with room to improve
2.0 – 2.9	Early insulin resistance
3.0 and above	Significant insulin resistance

Formula [2]: glucose (mmol/L) × insulin (mU/L) ÷ 22.5, or glucose (mg/dL) × insulin (mU/L) ÷ 405. Cut-offs vary between labs and populations, so treat these as a guide.

No fasting insulin result? It isn't part of most standard screenings in Singapore, and some doctors won't order it. I work with a partner clinic that can arrange the test for you.

Blood sugar · Unit converter

Blood sugar converter (mmol/L and mg/dL)

Singapore labs, glucometers and CGMs show blood sugar in mmol/L. Most US books, apps and online charts use mg/dL. Type a number in either box and the other fills in.

mmol/L

mg/dL

When	mmol/L	mg/dL
Fasting	3.9 to 4.7	70 to 85
1 hour after eating	below 7.8	below 140
2 hours after eating	back within 1.0 of your pre-meal number	back within 18 of your pre-meal number

These optimal levels are my coaching targets for people without diabetes. If you are on glucose-lowering medication, follow the targets your doctor has set.

Formula: mg/dL = mmol/L × 18 and mmol/L = mg/dL ÷ 18. This works for any glucose reading: fasting, after meals, finger-prick or CGM. It does not apply to HbA1c or cholesterol.

Want help making sense of your numbers?

A score is a starting point. I can help you understand what's driving it and build a plan that fits your life.

References

McLaughlin T, et al. Use of metabolic markers to identify overweight individuals who are insulin resistant. Ann Intern Med. 2003;139(10):802–809.
Matthews DR, et al. Homeostasis model assessment: insulin resistance and β-cell function from fasting plasma glucose and insulin concentrations in man. Diabetologia. 1985;28(7):412–419.
Gaziano JM, et al. Fasting triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein, and risk of myocardial infarction. Circulation. 1997;96(8):2520–2525.

These tools are for education only and are not a diagnosis. Results depend on lab methods and on fasting properly (usually 8 to 12 hours). Your numbers are calculated in your browser and are not saved or sent anywhere. Please discuss your results with your doctor, especially before changing any medication.

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From survivor to
thriving —
your health can change