I used a glucose monitor to find out what I'm sensitive to, and made surprising discoveries about booze, exercise and pastries
I used a glucose monitor to find out what I'm sensitive to, and made surprising discoveries about booze, exercise and pastriesI knew exactly what I wanted to get out of wearing a continuous glucose monitor before I slapped the biscuit-shaped device on to my upper arm and pinned it in place with the black plaster provided. I wanted it to tell me that mywere extremely sensitive to something I’m not bothered about eating regularly.
There was a lingering fear in the back of my mind that the sensor might be shocked off its own scale by my wine and chocolate habits. But, I reasoned, at least that might make me rethink my intake. The good news? Wine didn’t spike my glucose levels anything like as high as I expected. The culprits were less exciting – and not foods I’m going to give up in any hurry.Blood sugar is a hot topic in health and wellness circles and a very serious matter for diabetics.
I was given a Lingo target count of 60 in the app, based on my age and sex. As you go through the day, your count will creep up, based on your The app assigns some of your Lingo “count” for each of these events; I was given 13 for the big meal, but none for the spike from running. My weekly averages for my trial are 16, 19, 26 and 29, and I only go above 40 three times.
Bertrand tells me that activity levels should have a positive effect on glucose levels, helping to stabilise them. High-intensity workouts can send levels soaring, as can saunas and cold water swimming, but this is generally a natural and necessary response to exercise or, she explains. “Even if you’re seeing a spike , it’s not indicative of your overall metabolic health.
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