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/stephanie Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Lumen - 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.estima https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie   Membership Site: https://hellobetty.club/   Episode Overview:  12:58 Casey’s Origin Story 23:02 What is Continuous Glucose Monitoring? 25:04 What is Glucose? 32:25 What Are The Normal Ranges Of Glucose? 39:40 Glycemic Index 49:57 Nutrient Intake and Timing 56:59 Stress And The Effects On Glucose 1:02:37 Breathwork Effects On Glucose 1:05:21 Resistance Training and Glucose 1:10:55 The Effects Of  The Time Of Day On Insulin 1:13:00 Is There A Way To Calculate Average Insulin Using CGM 1:17:00 The Future Of CGM   More information about the book at The Betty Body Book  Join the Betty Booty Challenge Join 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.