Starting with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot at first. All of a sudden, you are seeing numbers throughout the day. Your meals show up. Your snacks show up. Your walks show up. Sleep, stress, portions, and food combinations may show up too. The first week … 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 are trying to lose weight, it is easy to focus only on the scale. But the scale does not show what happens after you eat. It does not show whether a meal kept your blood sugar steady, sent it climbing higher than expected, or left you hungry again too soon. That is where … Read more