GlucoSpike AI #blood sugar
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🕓 4/28/2026
CGM for PCOS and Insulin Resistance: Does It Actually Help? (2026 Honest Guide)
Women with PCOS are increasingly turning to CGMs to manage blood sugar and insulin resistance. But do they actually help — and is the $1,000+ annual cost worth it?
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🕓 4/12/2026
Why Whey Protein Before a Meal Can Reduce Your Glucose Spike
Fitness people have been using whey protein for muscle — but research shows it also has a powerful effect on blood sugar. Here's what happens when you take it before a carb-heavy meal.
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🕓 4/12/2026
The $40 Alternative to a CGM for Prediabetes and Blood Sugar Awareness
CGMs cost $1,500–$5,000 a year. But if your goal is understanding how food affects your blood sugar, there's a smarter, more affordable place to start.
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🕓 4/12/2026
Fish Before Rice vs. Meat Before Rice — Which Is Better for Blood Sugar?
Both fish and meat eaten before rice reduce your blood sugar spike. But there's a surprising difference in how they affect fat storage — and it comes down to the type of fat each contains.
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🕓 4/12/2026
Foods That Spike Blood Sugar: The Complete List (With GlucoScores)
Not all carbs are equal — some foods spike blood sugar dramatically while others barely register. Here's the definitive breakdown by food category, with GlucoScores and what to eat instead.
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🕓 4/12/2026
Vegetables First, Rice Later: The Simple Eating Trick That Lowers Your Blood Sugar
Eating vegetables before rice isn't just a health tip — it's backed by clinical research. Here's why the order you eat matters, and how to use it at every meal.
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🕓 4/11/2026
How to Read CGM Trend Arrows (And What to Do About Them)
Trend arrows on your CGM tell you where your glucose is headed and how fast. Here's exactly what each arrow means and what action to take.
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🕓 4/11/2026
Does White Rice Spike Blood Sugar? (Yes — Here's What to Do)
White rice causes one of the fastest glucose spikes of any common food. Here's why, what the GlucoScore says, and exactly how to eat it with a lower spike.
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🕓 4/10/2026
The Best Order to Eat Your Food If You Have Prediabetes
If you have prediabetes, what you eat gets all the attention. But the order you eat it might matter just as much — and the research in prediabetes specifically is compelling.
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🕓 4/10/2026
What Is GLP-1 and Why Does It Matter for Your Blood Sugar After Meals?
GLP-1 is the hormone behind Ozempic, Wegovy, and a new era of metabolic drugs. But your body makes it naturally — and what you eat, and when you eat it, changes how much you produce.
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🕓 4/10/2026
Does Sourdough Bread Spike Blood Sugar Less Than Regular Bread?
Sourdough has a real metabolic advantage over regular bread — but only the traditionally fermented kind. Here's the science, what to look for on labels, and what the GlucoScore shows.
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🕓 4/8/2026
Food Noise in Prediabetes: Why Your Mind Can't Stop Thinking About Food—and How to Regain Focus
Food noise—the constant mental chatter about food—is a common but overlooked symptom of prediabetes. It’s not a willpower problem; it’s a sign of blood sugar instability.
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🕓 4/2/2026
Does Oatmeal Spike Blood Sugar? It Depends—Here's Why
Oatmeal can spike blood sugar—but it doesn’t have to. Learn how different types of oats, plus protein and fat toppings, change your glucose response and how to build a stable-glucose breakfast.
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🕓 4/2/2026
Meal Sequencing: Eat Protein, Fiber, and Fat Before Carbs to Cut Blood Sugar Spikes (GLP-1 Explained)
The order you eat your food in matters as much as what you eat. Eating fiber and protein before carbs can cut post-meal blood sugar spikes by over 40% — and it works by naturally boosting GLP-1, the same hormone Ozempic targets. Here's the science and exactly how to do it.
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🕓 3/28/2026
Prediabetes Diet Apps: What Actually Works (and Why Most Fail)
Most diet apps focus on calories and macros, but prediabetes is a glucose regulation problem. Learn why standard trackers fall short, what to look for in a prediabetes-focused app.
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🕓 3/28/2026
Does White Rice Spike Blood Sugar? Yes—Here's Why
White rice can cause sharp blood sugar spikes because it's low in fiber and high in rapidly digested starch. Learn why it happens, how it compares to brown rice, and how to use pairing strategies.