In this episode, Kayla sits down with functional nutritionist Karen Kennedy, author of Hack Your Blood Sugar, to discuss how continuous glucose monitor/ing (CGM) provides powerful insights into metabolism, insulin resistance, and overall health.

If you’ve ever wondered whether CGMs are useful beyond diabetes—or how to interpret the data without feeling overwhelmed—this episode is packed with practical insights. You’ll discover:

• Common blood sugar trends seen on CGMs
• What glucotypes are and how they help drive personalized insights
• How excessive insulin production can mask metabolic problems
• The importance of looking beyond glucose to understand insulin dynamics
• Simple data points that reveal metabolic dysfunction
• The bi-directional relationship of inflammation and glucose control
• What “normal” blood sugar looks like, and so much more!

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
01:04 Karen's Journey Into Nutrition
05:20 Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)
08:52 Karen's Discovery of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
17:21 Using CGM to Identify "Glucotypes"
25:05 Testing Methods for Insulin Resistance
36:28 The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance
42:19 How to Read CGM Data Without Overthinking It
46:20 ACV and Curcumin: Surprising Discoveries from Blood Sugar Research
50:58 Prediabetes and the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
56:35 Closing Thoughts on the Book Writing Process

Keywords:
blood sugar, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin resistance, diabetes, inflammation, glucotypes, apple cider vinegar, curcumin, metabolic dysfunction, author


More from Karen:
Hack Your Blood Sugar on Amazon

Hack Your Blood Sugar Homepage

Karen’s Website

Metabolic Mastermind Hive

Using CGM in Clinical Practice Facebook Group

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