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Give the Gift of Better Blood Sugar
Gifts for Holidays
  • Blood Sugar
December 20, 2022

Give the Gift of Better Blood Sugar

GOOD IDEA is a functional beverage, meaning that it is a drink containing nontraditional ingredients (like...
Why does my blood sugar rise during exercise?
Man and Woman doing exercise
  • Blood Sugar
December 14, 2022

Why does my blood sugar rise during exercise?

Blood sugar can rise during exercise for multiple reasons. Lactic acid, adrenaline, conducing a workout...
How Does Blood Sugar Impact my Energy Levels?
blood sugar and energy levels
  • Blood Sugar
December 8, 2022

How Does Blood Sugar Impact my Energy Levels?

Blood sugar is highly correlated with energy levels. Individuals with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes are especially...
How to Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes: 9 tips that work
tips to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes
  • Health + wellness
December 1, 2022

How to Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes: 9 tips that work

Knowledge is power and by sharing personal experiences, scientific data, and support strategies we can...
What Really Makes us Tired after Thanksgiving? Don't Blame Turkey
Turkey
  • Blood Sugar
November 22, 2022

What Really Makes us Tired after Thanksgiving? Don't Blame Turkey

Thanksgiving is full of great food, friends, and laughs.  What usually follows is a family...
What is diabetes?
Diabetes
  • Blood Sugar
November 14, 2022

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a complex disease. There are three main types, each with its own challenges....
The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Mood
a woman in the snow smiling and holding a can of GOOD IDEA
  • Blood Sugar
October 19, 2022

The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Mood

Since our brain primarily runs on glucose, having high or low blood sugar can significantly...
Inflammation, Blood Sugar, and Sleep
inflammation, blood sugar, sleep
  • Blood Sugar
September 22, 2022

Inflammation, Blood Sugar, and Sleep

Inflammation is an efficient way to protect the body from perceived harm. While this defense...
What we learned from LowCarb USA Part 2: Research updates
LowCarb USA blood sugar research
  • Blood Sugar
September 12, 2022

What we learned from LowCarb USA Part 2: Research updates

This LowCarb USA summary includes research updates. Keep reading for insight into intriguing case studies,...
What we learned from LowCarb USA Part 1: Dietary choices and metabolic health
3 person at school
  • Blood Sugar
September 3, 2022

What we learned from LowCarb USA Part 1: Dietary choices and metabolic health

This blog is part 1 of a series in which we summarize the presentations made...
The Impact of Short Sleep on Blood Sugar
sleep deprivation and blood sugar
  • Blood Sugar
August 26, 2022

The Impact of Short Sleep on Blood Sugar

The impact of sleep deprivation on blood sugar is profound. Sleep duration and time spent...
What is Leucine?
what is leucine
  • Blood Sugar
August 11, 2022

What is Leucine?

Leucine is an essential, branched-chain amino acid that plays a pivotal role in muscle growth,...

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