How Glucose Effects Metabolism with Dr. Casey Means

Understanding glucose and glucose metabolism for better metabolic health. We discuss what the ideal glucose response looks like, and the difference between glycemic index, variability, and glycemic load of foods. What influences the glucose response and how to use strategies like nutrient timing and carbohydrates to control your response. As well as acute and chronic low-grade stress response, resistance training, sleep deprivation, and insulin.  Connect with Casey - @drcaseyskitchen @levels  - https://www.levelshealth.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - Use promo code DRSTEPHANIE25 for $25 Dollars off - https://www.lumen.me/Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything (and in many cases give you a discount), but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you! Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 12:58 Casey’s Origin Story23:02 What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring?25:04 What is Glucose?32:25 What Are The Normal Ranges Of Glucose?39:40 Glycemic Index49:57 Nutrient Intake and Timing56:59 Stress And The Effects On Glucose1:02:37 Breathwork Effects On Glucose1:05:21 Resistance Training and Glucose1:10:55 The Effects Of  The Time Of Day On Insulin1:13:00 Is There A Way To Calculate Average Insulin Using CGM1:17:00 The Future Of CGM More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!  ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.