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
When I first started using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), I paid a lot of attention to the number on the screen. Now I’m learning to pay more attention to the meal behind the number. What did I eat?How much did I eat?Did I eat carbs by themselves?Did I include protein, fiber, or healthy fat?How … Read more
When you’re trying to lose weight, the scale gets all the attention. But the scale doesn’t show what happens after you eat. It can’t tell you whether a meal kept your blood sugar steady, sent it climbing, or left you hungry again an hour later. That’s where glucose spikes come in — not as something … Read more