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201 | Understanding how Glucose Effects our Metabolic Health with Kara Collier

Apr 27, 202246 minEp. 201
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Episode description

Do you monitor your blood glucose level? We have Kara, registered dietician, and co-founder of NutriSense, on to discuss how blood glucose levels are a core marker of metabolic health. She dives into the health consequences of fluctuating blood glucose levels, and what levels to look fasted compared to post-meal. Furthermore, she expands on how blood glucose monitors are more beneficial than blood glucose laboratory values and how they can provide a more holistic perspective on metabolic health. Taking into account the affordability of blood glucose monitors, she speaks tot he four pillars of glucose control - nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement- and how glucose maintenance can be affected. Finally, she explores the topic of menstruation and how women can optimize their blood glucose health throughout the month. Learn more about the importance of blood glucose levels and how NutriSense is changing the game for ownership over health and personalized medicine!


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What You Will Learn in this Interview with

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4:52 -What is CGM & why do registered dieticians care about it?

10:28 - Tangible health effects of unregulated blood glucose

15:36 - Optimal Glucose levels

18:05 - Reliability of blood glucose tests

22:11 - Can’t afford a CGM? Here are a few tips…

27:40 - Why eating closer to bed affects your glucose levels

29:44 - How does movement and exercise impact blood glucose levels?

34:02 - How is blood glucose affected by menstruation?

36:40 - How does stress affect blood glucose?

41:15 - Where to explore NutriSense


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To learn more about Kara and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/201


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