Recent research repeatedly points to elevated glucose levels as a key facilitator in the progression of COVID-19. This research highlights the significance of keeping your blood sugar balanced to help defend from the virus and the complications it can cause. Learn more about this important COVID-19 aspect from Blue Brain Project, École polytechnique fédérale deRead more
What is a CGM? A continuous glucose monitoring system, or CGM, is a compact medical device that continuously monitors an individuals’ blood glucose, also called blood sugar, all day and night. A small sensor held in place by an adhesive patch is inserted into the abdomen or arm with a tiny needle almost painlesslyRead more
For many years it was thought that people’s life expectancy was largely determined by their genetics. Today, it is widely believed that our genetics play a smaller role than originally thought. More evidence points to the influence of environmental factors such as lifestyle and diet on the aging process and our life expectancy – allRead more
Why is it sometimes we eat well and make better food choices and other times we struggle and eat the foods that take us on a wild blood sugar roller coaster ride? The Bliss Point is a term used to refer to food blended with just the right amount of sweetness or saltiness, orRead more
What are fast & slow carbohydrates? Did you know that not all carbohydrates release energy at the same rate? Carbohydrates are chains of sugars and this chain must be broken down into individual sugars (like glucose and fructose) in order to be digested and absorbed into your bloodstream. Fast carbs are made up ofRead more
