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
If you are struggling to lose weight, insulin resistance may be part of the reason. It can make weight loss harder, and many people have it or are developing it long before they are ever diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. I personally struggle with prediabetes and insulin resistance, and I have started to … Read more
Have you ever felt like you were doing everything “right” with food, but your body still did not seem to respond the way you expected? That is one of the things that has stood out to me most about using a continuous glucose monitor. I’m learning that the same foods can lead to different glucose … Read more