Join me in this captivating episode as we explore the world of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and its profound impact on health optimization. I am thrilled to be joined by Kara Collier, a Registered Dietitian and the Director of Nutrition at NutriSense, who is a leading authority on CGM technology. Kara explains why high-energy exercises like weightlifting or HIIT can cause glucose spikes due to increased energy demands, and why exercise spikes are different from those caused by sugary foods. We also discuss how steady-state cardio and gentle walks can help lower glucose levels. To improve your overall health, we examine three key factors that affect blood sugar and discuss the importance of optimal glucose metabolism, plus how fluctuations in glucose are more important indicators of cardiovascular health than average blood-sugar levels alone.  You’ll learn about the transformative power of continuous glucose monitoring to gain insights that can revolutionize your well-being. Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/nutrisense Learn more about Kara Collier: https://www.nutrisense.io/dietitians/kara-collier Use code JJ25 for $25 off your first month at Nutrisense:  https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=JJ25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jj.virgin I use the Oura Ring to track my sleep: https://ouraring.com/ I use my Metabolism Rescue Kit to support hormone balance, healthy insulin and glucose levels: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/metabolism-rescue-kit?_pos=3&_sid=0c034f047&_ss=r Try Take Ten Stress Support with GABA: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/take-ten-stress-support?_pos=1&_sid=953e09ac2&_ss=r&variant=39816161099851 Track your sleep and more with an Apple Watch:  https://amzn.to/3RDIqzZ Read my book The Virgin Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/the-virgin-diet-paperback Get a copy of The Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book Fall and stay asleep safely with Sleep Candy™:  https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy Try a DEXA scan twice a year: https://health.ucdavis.edu/sports-medicine/resources/dxa-info Try this Omron body-composition scale: https://amzn.to/3JAcQ4I Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst Use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off a Kooru Cold Plunge: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ I enjoy Sunlighten Saunas: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a Why Your Blood Sugar is CRITICAL to Fat Loss Over 40 https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/why-your-blood-sugar-is-critical-to-fat-loss-over-40-ep-540/ Healthy Fat Sources, Supplements While Fasting & Controlling Blood Sugar: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcast/healthy-fat-sources-supplements-while-fasting-controlling-blood-sugar-ep-516/ Use code JJ25 for $25 off your first month at Nutrisense: https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=JJ25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=jj.virgin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices