Hack Your Blood Sugar with Karen Kennedy, MS, CN, IFNCP

<p>In this episode, Kayla sits down with functional nutritionist Karen Kennedy, author of <i>Hack Your Blood Sugar</i>, to discuss how continuous glucose monitor/ing (CGM) provides powerful insights into metabolism, insulin resistance, and overall health.</p><p></p><p>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:</p><ul><li>Common blood sugar trends seen on CGMs</li><li>What glucotypes are and how they help drive personalized insights</li><li>How excessive insulin production can mask metabolic problems</li><li>The importance of looking beyond glucose to understand insulin dynamics</li><li>Simple data points that reveal metabolic dysfunction</li><li>The bi-directional relationship of inflammation and glucose control</li><li>What “normal” blood sugar looks like, and so much more!</li></ul><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/" target="_blank">Follow</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@kaylagirgenrd" target="_blank">subscribe</a> for more episodes on blood sugar balance, CGM insights, and practical nutrition strategies. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ssp.riverside.com/" target="_blank">https://ssp.riverside.com/</a> to listen to more from Kayla and the Sugar &amp; Strength Podcast. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Chapters:</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction<br />01:04 Karen's Journey Into Nutrition<br />05:20 Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)<br />08:52 Karen's Discovery of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)<br />17:21 Using CGM to Identify "Glucotypes"<br />25:05 Testing Methods for Insulin Resistance<br />36:28 The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance<br />42:19 How to Read CGM Data Without Overthinking It<br />46:20 ACV and Curcumin: Surprising Discoveries from Blood Sugar Research<br />50:58 Prediabetes and the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)<br />56:35 Closing Thoughts on the Book Writing Process<br /><br /></p><p><b>Keywords:</b><br />blood sugar, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin resistance, diabetes, inflammation, glucotypes, apple cider vinegar, curcumin, metabolic dysfunction, author<br /><br /><br /><b>More from Karen:</b><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/4tnhbN6" target="_blank">Hack Your Blood Sugar on Amazon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.realfood-matters.net/hack-your-blood-sugar-book-new" target="_blank">Hack Your Blood Sugar Homepage</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.realfood-matters.net/" target="_blank">Karen’s Website</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://realfoodmatters.practicebetter.io/#/5fac2e912a83260774aef3ee/bookings?p=696d4f4f073d473a36cdb5cb&amp;step=package" target="_blank">Metabolic Mastermind Hive</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18PQjCazfY/" target="_blank">Using CGM in Clinical Practice Facebook Group</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>More from Kayla:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cgmguide.gr8.com/" target="_blank">Download Kayla’s Free CGM Guide</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/KX5ryZeHmc8Lyjup8" target="_blank">Apply to Work with Kayla</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tr.ee/ogZH-M81C1" target="_blank">Submit Your AMA Question(s)</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/kaylagirgenrd/" target="_blank">Follow Kayla on Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@kaylagirgenrd" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kaylagirgenrd.com/" target="_blank">Kayla's Website</a></p>