The Glucose Glow Up Show
I'm here to empower others to achieve balanced blood sugar levels and break the stigma that managing blood sugar is just for diabetics. Despite the challenges posed by our broken food system, there are ways to navigate it and prioritize your health.
Episodes
18 episodes
🎉 One Year of Glucose Glow Up: Where it Started, Things I've Learned Plus Misconceptions about Glucose
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33:47
💬 Stelo by Dexcom: My Honest Review of the New Over-The-Counter CGM
Curious about the new Dexcom Stelo over-the-counter CGM? In this episode, I’m breaking down my experience—what I loved, what I didn’t, and whether I’d buy it again. If you're thinking about trying a Continuous Glucose Monitor without a p...
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Episode 17
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16:17
🍵 My Current Beverage Lineup: What I’m Loving and Leaving
I’m always evaluating what I’m consuming and love creating new routines that support my health. In this episode, I’m sharing my current beverage lineup—the ones I’m sticking with and the ones I'm skipping (for now). I’ll break down...
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29:46
🍳 The High-Protein Hype: What Food Labels Aren’t Telling You
Today, we’re diving into the sneaky world of “high protein” food labels and how manufacturers use clever marketing to make products seem healthier than they really are.
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16:39
🧐 Comparing the Freestyle Libre and Dexcom G7 CGMs
Today, we're diving into all things continuous glucose monitoring, or CGMs. Specifically, I'll be sharing my thoughts on how the Dexcom G7 is going so far, how it compares to the Freestyle Libre, and what I’ve learned along the way.As pa...
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19:11
📌 How to Use Pinterest to Build Your Glucose-Friendly Meal Plan
Today, I'm sharing how Pinterest can be a great tool for building your glucose-friendly meals and snacks.-What search terms I use-What I avoid or limit-Ways I may adjust recipes -Some meal examples and what I'm looking ...
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21:11
🎄 5 Things I Made During the Christmas Chaos + What I Prioritized 🍿
The holidays can feel like a whirlwind of travel, gatherings, and never-ending to-do lists, but that doesn’t mean your health has to take a back seat. In this episode, I’m sharing a quick yet impactful health bite: the 5 meals and snacks I whip...
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16:12
🌟 How the Levels Health App Beta Program Transformed My Glucose Management Journey
I dive into my experience with the Levels Health app and share why it was a game-changer for my glucose management journey.Discover how I found Levels, my research process, and why it stood out as the next step in optimizin...
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14:48
🎄 Holiday Health Hacks: How I’m Keeping Glucose Balanced While Enjoying the Season
I'm sharing how I'm gearing up for the holiday season and things I'm doing or being more mindful of to keep my health goals (and glucose levels) front and center.Discover simple strategies to navigate the holidays while maintaining bala...
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Episode 10
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27:47
🧐 Seeking Optimal Health: Why I did not accept “normal” blood sugar range as healthy
What you'll hear on this episode of The Glucose Glow Up Show:What glucose is and its role in energy productionInsulin resistance explained: how repeated glucose spikes impact insulin effectivenessThe diffe...
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Episode 9
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19:00
🎙️ From Birth Control to Breakthrough: My Journey to Restoring Fertility Naturally
In this episode, join a personal journey through unexplained fertility struggles, unexpected roadblocks, and a powerful decision to shift from conventional medicine to a more holistic approach. Hear about the pivotal steps taken to reconnect wi...
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Episode 8
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18:34
✨ How Bright Is Your Glucose Glow? - Take the Quiz! 👀
Studies show that 93% of non-diabetics have blood sugar dysregulation, and many don’t even realize it!Ready to gauge your Glucose Glow level and pinpoint areas for potential enhancement? Dive into my fun and engaging quiz to assess wher...
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Episode 7
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11:47
🌟 Potty Training Prep: How I Balanced Glucose-Friendly Meals for a Smooth Week
On this episode of The Glucose Glow Up Show, I share my personal journey through potty learning week—an intense, stay-at-home marathon of focus, patience, and planning. I wasn’t about to fall back on convenience foods, so I prepped ahe...
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22:17
🚘 Staying Healthy On the Go: Navigating Glucose Levels During Travel Without the Junk Food Slump
In this episode, I’m sharing how I balanced staying healthy while enjoying a weekend full of hiking and waterpark fun. I’ll walk you through how I prepped meals and snacks, what we actually ate, and how I navigated the less-than-healthy options...
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Episode 5
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21:14
✨ We All Want to Eat Healthy, But Food Addiction (and Big Food Companies) Keeps Us Stuck
Why Eating Healthy Isn't EnoughWelcome back to The Glucose Glow Up Show! Kaitlyn dives into why our quest for healthy eating often misses the mark and how chronic diseases continue to rise despite all the advice we receiv...
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Episode 4
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27:50
🔍 Discover Why I Began Glucose Glow Up Journey, What it is and Why Now
In this episode, I share the personal story behind why I started Glucose Glow Up. After witnessing loved ones struggle with health issues and navigating my own journey with unexplained infertility, I realized the profound impact that blood suga...
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16:10
What I learned from wearing a CGM for 10 days after a 2 Year Break
I'm back to wearing a CGM and sharing what I learned during the first 10 days after a 2 year break. I'm sharing:-Why I decided to wear a CGM now-What I did differently this time around vs early 2021-Insights and findings from my...
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Episode 2
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12:50
Why I Track My Blood Sugar Even Though I Don't Have Diabetes
It’s not very often you hear someone who is fit and healthy saying they are checking their glucose levels.But I do, why?Once I discovered how my blood sugar affected my mood, energy and overall health, I committed to tracking my...
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Episode 1
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9:44