Once I started paying closer attention to my blood sugar, I took a harder look at the natural sweeteners and sugar alternatives I was using. Regular sugar sends my glucose up quickly. So I started trying alternatives that would let me keep some sweetness without watching my continuous glucose monitor (CGM) rise the same way. … Read more
I’d already been prediabetic for years when I put my first CGM on. My doctor had flagged it on bloodwork, so I tried a sensor for about two weeks just to see what my numbers actually looked like. That’s it. I wasn’t trying to lose weight with it. I barely did anything with the data … Read more
I like an occasional glass of wine. Not every night, not even every week, but when I’m out to dinner or unwinding on a Friday, a glass of red is my thing. So, when I started wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), I got curious about what that glass was actually doing to my blood … Read more