Why Everyone Should Try a Glucose Monitor

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Foundations First

Patrick Denard

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Evidence-based insights on how simple lifestyle changes can transform your health. We break down the latest research on exercise, nutrition, and wellness into practical strategies for longer, healthier living. Join us as we translate complex studies into actionable steps that fit your busy life, revealing the surprising impact that small, consistent habits can have on longevity, metabolism, and mental wellbeing.

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Why Everyone Should Try a Glucose Monitor

Foundations First

22 minutes 55 seconds

8 months ago

Why Everyone Should Try a Glucose Monitor

Dr. Patrick Denard explains why everyone should monitor blood glucose levels, even without diabetes. Learn how glucose spikes affect your energy, long-term health, and cancer risk, plus discover practical "glucose hacks" for better metabolic health.

With 11.3% of Americans having diabetes and another 1 in 3 with prediabetes, understanding glucose control is crucial. Dr. Denard shares personal insights from wearing a continuous glucose monitor and reveals surprising foods that unexpectedly spike blood sugar.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 The mid-day crash connection 00:02:16 Why healthy people should care 00:04:26 Diabetes statistics 00:05:44 Cancer-glucose connection 00:09:57 Personal monitoring experience 00:13:58 Vinegar before meals 00:15:39 Food ordering strategy 00:17:29 Exercise timing and type 00:20:01 Key takeaways

STUDIES CITED: • CDC Diabetes Statistics • Journal of Diabetes Research (2015) PMID: 26064976 • Diabetes Care (2015) PMID: 26106234 • UNC Systematic Review (2018) PMID: 29396781 • Yale Cancer Study PMID: 35244142

KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Glucose control impacts energy levels and cancer risk • Food order matters more than you think (37% reduction) • Post-meal walks reduce glucose spikes by 22% • Resistance training provides the best glucose control (30% reduction)

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