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Is my blood sugar spike due to my unintentional “low” carbing?
After I came across Chris Kresser's article (here), I bought a glucometer and strips and checked out my BG according to his protocol. The first two days, everything was gravy. Fa …
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Self Test-Does Diet Soda Spike Insulin? Help Needed.
I have read conflicting information and studies that say some artificial sweeteners do cause insulin production and others don't. This is something I have been really curious about …
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How do I get a blood glucose meter?
How would I buy a blood glucose meter? I'm 18 years old and don't have diabetes. I just want to monitor my glucose levels(thinking about entering ketosis again). Where would I go g …
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Is it me or my glucometer? Hack my glucose levels.
My fasting glucose reading this morning was 6.0mmol/L (108mg)
15 minutes after a banana bread muffin (ingredients include coconut flour, egg,banana and date paste) it was 6.4mmol/ …
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Eating slowly--when do you measure blood glucose?
I'm just wondering about this because I've been making an effort to eat my meals in a leisurely fashion as I had a lifelong tendency to inhale my food. It can now take an hour or s …
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Shopping for a glucose monitor.
I want others' advice and experience with buying and using a glucose monitor. What makes and models should I consider, and what features would be helpful? What models should I stay …
