#528: Blood Sugar Hacks, Food Order, Post-Meal Exercise, and Lowering A1Cs with Jessica Jones, RD

Ready for some hacks that actually work to improve blood sugar? Today, Jessica Jones tackles all of your in-depth questions about managing blood sugar, prediabetes, and diabetes, including food order, post-meal exercise, snacks, and wearable glucose monitors. We also discuss how blood sugar changes in midlife, and common root causes of blood sugar dysregulation. And no, carbs aren’t the enemy!

Timestamps:

[3:90] What are your favorite blood sugar hacks that actually work?

[17:16] What are some root causes of blood sugar dis-regulation?

[29:59] Do you recommend continuous glucose monitors (CGM’s) for everyone or just for those struggling with pre diabetes or diabetes?

[34:33] Can blood sugar swings contribute to brain fog? Should we be eating snacks every 3-4 hours or not?

[39:42] What are some strategies to manage/lower A1C and how often do you recommend people test? 

[46:26] One strategy I’ve heard to manage blood sugar is to walk after you eat. Does the walk post pone the blood sugar spike?

[50:12] Are there any negative effects of juicing fresh fruit daily when it comes to blood sugar? 

[52:15] What’s important to know about what we drink and blood sugar (coffee, alcohol, etc.)

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