Food, Movement, and Habits focuses on the everyday choices that can affect blood sugar and weight loss. These articles cover meals, movement, tracking, food pairings, and small experiments you can try while learning how your own body responds.
If you have ever watched your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) climb after a bowl of oatmeal, pasta, or another carbohydrate-heavy meal, you may have wondered whether adding fiber could make a difference. Fiber cannot erase the carbohydrates in a meal or guarantee a flat glucose graph. Certain types of fiber may, however, slow digestion and … Read more
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 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