Are you a glucose 'dipper'? Here's how to fix those blood sugar highs and lows
Summary
Judy Freeman, a healthy woman from Texas, used a continuous glucose monitor to track her blood sugar levels after feeling unusually tired and struggling to lose weight. The monitor revealed that her blood sugar dipped significantly after eating, a pattern that can lead to overeating. Scientists are studying these monitors to see how they might help people without diabetes manage their diets and health better.Key Facts
- Judy Freeman is a 76-year-old active and healthy woman without diabetes or heart disease.
- She used a continuous glucose monitor to find out why she felt more tired and had trouble losing weight.
- A continuous glucose monitor is a small device that measures blood sugar levels and sends the data to a smartphone.
- The monitor showed that Freeman's blood sugar would drop significantly a few hours after eating.
- These drops in blood sugar can lead to overeating and may hinder weight loss.
- Continuous glucose monitors are now available for people without diabetes at a cost of about $50.
- Nutritionist Sarah Berry studies how these monitors could help people improve their eating habits.
- Research found that blood sugar dips can make people feel hungrier and less alert.
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