#227 - The in's and out's of continuous blood glucose monitors with Kate Deering

Should you use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)? What is a CGM? Why does blood sugar regulation matter anyway?In our latest podcast episode, Kate Deering (Author of How To Heal Your Metabolism) and I dive deep into when a CGM makes sense and what kind of data it provides (as well as how you can interpret this data!).Happy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.You can review on Spotify HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldKate Deering @katedeeringfitnessSHOW NOTES00:59 - Kate's background and her new book02:55 - Should you use a continuous blood glucose monitor?03:40 - What is a CGM?04:54 - What is a normal blood sugar level06:06 - Disadvantages of using CGM06:24 - Data points for optimal blood sugar numbers08:57 - Blood sugar responses to food10:38 - Underlying reasons for a poor response to carbohydrates11:07 - How cortisol affects glucose response11:30 - Stress response13:20 - How sleep affects blood sugar14:50 - What happens when you reintroduce carbohydrates for people who have been on carb restrictive diets for a very long time15:50 - What are the benefits of using CGM18:20 - Building stress tolerance19:40 - Fat in your blood20:40 - Other factors that affect your blood sugar21:00 - What helps your blood glucose markers23:11 - Supplementing with Glycine and Progesterone24:47 - Why it's not just your food that's impacting your blood glucose28:16 - Learning how to adjust yourselfAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands