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’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