Think blood sugar spikes are only caused by cookies, soda, or dessert?

Think again.

In this episode of The Glucose Diaries, we’re breaking down all the sneaky ways glucose spikes happen — even with “healthy” foods like smoothies, oatmeal, or fruit. If you’ve ever said, “But I eat clean,” this episode explains why you might still feel tired, puffy, or stuck.

We’ll cover:
• Surprising foods and habits that cause glucose spikes
• Why stress, sleep, and “naked carbs” matter more than you think
• Why blood sugar impacts fat storage, cravings, and energy
• 3 simple ways to flatten glucose spikes (without going keto)

This episode will change how you look at food — and help you outsmart blood sugar swings without obsessing or restricting.

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🧠 Key Takeaways:
• Sugar isn’t the only thing that spikes blood glucose — smoothies, oatmeal, oat milk, and stress can too.
• Liquid carbs hit faster and spike higher than solid foods.
• Poor sleep and cortisol can elevate glucose even without food.
• Your glucose response can change based on cycle phase, stress, or sleep.
• Eating in the right order, walking after meals, and avoiding naked carbs can help reduce spikes naturally.

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📥 Resources Mentioned:
• Download the free Insulin Resistance Symptom Checklist:
👉 https://theglucosediaries.com/checklist

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⚠️ Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only. I am not a doctor, and nothing shared here is intended to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

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🌐 Stay Connected:
• Website: theglucosediaries.com
• Instagram: @theglucosediaries

⚠️ Disclaimer:

I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

🌐 Stay Connected:

• Website: theglucosediaries.com
• Instagram: @theglucosediaries

You’re eating less. You’re exercising more.

But your body isn’t changing — and you’re wondering what’s broken.

In this episode of The Glucose Diaries, we’re breaking down the real reason fat loss stalls (even when you’re “doing everything right”). And spoiler: it’s not your willpower.

It’s insulin.We’ll cover:

• Why insulin acts like a fat-storage switch

• What’s keeping your body stuck in storage mode

• Why calorie-cutting isn’t enough if your insulin is high

• How to flip the switch back to fat-burning

• 3 simple ways to start lowering insulin naturally

If you’ve hit a wall with fat loss or feel like your metabolism has completely changed, this is the episode that explains why — and how to take back control.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Insulin is a storage hormone — when it’s high, your body can’t burn fat.

• You can be eating less and still gain weight if insulin is elevated.

• Most people unknowingly spike insulin 6–10 times a day.

• Reducing insulin (not just calories) is the key to sustainable fat loss.

• Simple strategies like eating fewer meals, walking after food, and eating in the right order can make a huge difference.

📥 Resources Mentioned:

• Download the free Insulin Resistance Symptom Checklist:

👉 https://theglucosediaries.com/checklist

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⚠️ Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational purposes only. I am not a doctor, and nothing shared here is intended to diagnose, treat, or provide medical advice. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

🌐 Stay Connected:

• Website: theglucosediaries.com

• Instagram: @theglucosediaries

⚠️ Disclaimer:

I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

🌐 Stay Connected:

• Website: theglucosediaries.com
• Instagram: @theglucosediaries

You’ve been told it’s just aging. Or hormones. Or stress.

But what if the fatigue, cravings, belly fat, bloating, or night waking are all connected… to one root cause?

In this episode of The Glucose Diaries, we’re digging into the real-life symptoms of insulin resistance — the ones that don’t always show up on lab work but do show up in your day-to-day life. These are the early signs most women miss — or get dismissed for.

We’ll cover:

• A quick recap of insulin resistance (and why it matters)
• 10 common but overlooked symptoms that could point to metabolic dysfunction
• Why your blood sugar can look “normal” while insulin is still high
• What to track and tweak if you recognize these signs
• A free checklist to help you take action now

This episode is packed with lightbulb moments and powerful self-awareness. If you’ve been feeling off — start here.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Insulin resistance develops silently — often years before your blood sugar or A1C looks abnormal.
• Symptoms like bloating, fatigue, carb cravings, sleep issues, and belly fat can all be early signs.
• Fasting insulin is rarely tested — but it’s a key marker of whether your body is in fat-burning mode.
• You don’t need a diagnosis to start paying attention.
• Small daily shifts can lower insulin, stabilize blood sugar, and help your body feel safe again.

📥 Resources Mentioned:

• Download the free Insulin Resistance Symptom Checklist:
  👉 https://theglucosediaries.com/checklist

⚠️ Disclaimer:

I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

🌐 Stay Connected:

• Website: theglucosediaries.com
• Instagram: @theglucosediaries

You got your labs back and your doctor said everything looks “normal”… but you still feel exhausted, bloated, foggy, and stuck.

Here’s the truth:
 Normal isn’t the same as optimal.
And in today’s episode of The Glucose Diaries, we’re breaking down how most standard blood work completely misses early signs of insulin resistance — and what you need to ask for instead.

We’ll cover:

• Why “normal” ranges are based on the average (and unhealthy) population
• Which 5 labs actually matter for metabolic health
• The difference between blood sugar and insulin
• What your doctor probably isn’t testing — but should be
• How to finally understand what your labs really mean

This is the episode that will help you take your health into your own hands — with real data, not just vibes.

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• “Normal” lab ranges just mean you fall within the average — and 93% of adults are metabolically unhealthy.
• You can feel awful and still get told everything is fine.
• The 5 markers that matter most: Fasting Glucose, A1C, Fasting Insulin, Triglycerides, and HDL.
• Most doctors don’t test fasting insulin — but it often rises years before blood sugar does.
• Knowing your numbers (and the optimal range) is step one to reversing insulin resistance.

📥 Resources Mentioned:

• Download the free Metabolic Lab Snapshot Guide:
  👉 https://theglucosediaries.com/labs

⚠️ Disclaimer:

I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

🌐 Stay Connected:

• Website: theglucosediaries.com
• Instagram: @theglucosediaries

In this episode of the Glucose Diaries, Stephanie discusses insulin resistance, explaining its significance and how it affects weight gain and metabolism. She breaks down the role of insulin, how it operates in the body, and the consequences of insulin resistance. Stephanie also provides practical tips to reverse insulin resistance, including dietary changes and exercise recommendations.

Takeaways

• Insulin resistance affects cravings, fat storage, energy, and metabolism.
• Insulin is produced by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar levels.
• When insulin is present, the body is in storage mode, not fat-burning mode.
• High insulin levels can lead to metabolic dysfunction even with normal blood markers.
• Eating more protein can help stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.
• Walking after meals can help utilize glucose before it gets stored.
• Eating food in the right order can significantly reduce glucose spikes.
• Insulin resistance can occur without being diabetic or pre-diabetic.
• Many adults have at least one marker of metabolic dysfunction.
• Simple lifestyle changes can help reverse insulin resistance.

📥 Resources Mentioned:

• Download the free Insulin Resistance Symptom Checklist: https://theglucosediaries.com/checklist

⚠️ Disclaimer:

I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

🌐 Stay Connected:

• Website: theglucosediaries.com
• Instagram: @theglucosediaries

Welcome to The Glucose Diaries — a podcast for women in their 40s and beyond who are wondering:

• “Why am I gaining weight even though I’m eating clean?”
• “Why do I feel tired, inflamed, or off — but my labs say everything’s normal?”
• “How do I fix my metabolism and balance blood sugar without starving myself?”

You’re not crazy. You’re likely facing insulin resistance, hormone shifts, and a metabolism that’s changing — and this podcast will help you make sense of it all.

I’m Stephanie — a health-obsessed millennial who got fed up with guesswork, conflicting advice, and crash diets that didn’t work after 40. I finally cracked the code by learning how to stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and build a metabolism that works with my body, not against it.

🎧 Each week, I’ll break down the science behind blood sugar, fat storage, fasting, and perimenopause into quick, actionable episodes that help you feel better, get stronger, and take control of your health — even if your doctor says you’re “fine.”

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⚠️ Disclaimer:

I’m not a doctor, and this podcast is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before making any health or nutrition changes.

🌐 Stay Connected:

• Website: theglucosediaries.com
• Instagram: @theglucosediaries