May 9, 2023
316: How Continuous Glucose Monitoring can Help with Your Weight, Mood, and Health with Kara Collier
Midlife Conversations with Natalie JillAbout this episode
Get started with Nutrisense - Use the code ' NatalieJill25 ' for a discount when you get started! In this episode, you will learn: How big of an issue are blood sugar issues 90% of Americans are not metabolically healthy Glucose, weight, triglycerides and hdl The issue with just checking A1C- It is showing your AVERAGE Glucose over the last few months Are CGMs taking anything away from true diabetics? How accurate are CGMS to actual readings? What are ACTUAL healthy blood sugar readings - FASTED should be 70-90 - After meal should PEAK 140 How common or uncommon is hypoglycemia What is "reactive" hypoglycemia Why does your body sometimes over correct with insulin Kara is a Co-Founder of Nutrisense and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) who specializes in glucose control and metabolism. She graduated from Purdue University and previously worked at Memphis VA Medical Center, as a clinical dietitian at Providence Hospital, and in a management role at Nutritionix.