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Weight Loss
Can meal tracking help you lose weight?
Research shows that logging meals regularly can help people hit nutrition goals, including losing weight.
Can blood type affect my blood sugar? Probably not
A handful of studies show correlations between blood type and diabetes risk, but so far, the research is too thin to suggest a real connection.
Why are glucose responses so individual?
Diet and nutrition are not one-size-fits-all. Instead, learning how different foods affect your individual health can help you reach your goals
How can I bring down blood sugar levels now?
When your blood sugar spikes, there’s one thing you can do in the moment–but a lot you can do to avoid it in the future.
Are “whole grain” and “whole wheat” products healthy?
"Whole grain" and "whole wheat" appear on food labels from granola to cereal, but what do they mean, and are they actually good for you?
Does how often you eat impact metabolic health?
Intermittent fasting can improve metabolic markers for some, but what you eat is still more important than when.
Why doesn’t my CGM reading match my finger-stick reading?
Blood sugar values from a continuous glucose monitor and a glucometer can vary by as much as 20%, but for people without diabetes, the trends are what matters.
What are net carbs, and should you care?
Calculating net carbs may help keep your blood sugar levels steady, but it’s still mainly a marketing term.
Why is my blood sugar high in the morning?
You can experience early morning blood sugar spikes even before breakfast. Here’s what you should know about the dawn effect.
Can blood type affect my blood sugar? Probably not
A handful of studies show correlations between blood type and diabetes risk, but so far, the research is too thin to suggest a real connection.
Why are glucose responses so individual?
Diet and nutrition are not one-size-fits-all. Instead, learning how different foods affect your individual health can help you reach your goals
How can I bring down blood sugar levels now?
When your blood sugar spikes, there’s one thing you can do in the moment–but a lot you can do to avoid it in the future.
Are “whole grain” and “whole wheat” products healthy?
"Whole grain" and "whole wheat" appear on food labels from granola to cereal, but what do they mean, and are they actually good for you?
Does how often you eat impact metabolic health?
Intermittent fasting can improve metabolic markers for some, but what you eat is still more important than when.
Why doesn’t my CGM reading match my finger-stick reading?
Blood sugar values from a continuous glucose monitor and a glucometer can vary by as much as 20%, but for people without diabetes, the trends are what matters.
What are net carbs, and should you care?
Calculating net carbs may help keep your blood sugar levels steady, but it’s still mainly a marketing term.
Why is my blood sugar high in the morning?
You can experience early morning blood sugar spikes even before breakfast. Here’s what you should know about the dawn effect.