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

In this episode, Kayla sits down with functional nutritionist Karen Kennedy, author of Hack Your Blood Sugar, to discuss how continuous glucose monitor/ing (CGM) provides powerful insights into metabolism, insulin resistance, and overall health.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:Common blood sugar trends seen on CGMsWhat glucotypes are and how they help drive personalized insightsHow excessive insulin production can mask metabolic problemsThe importance of looking beyond glucose to understand insulin dynamicsSimple data points that reveal metabolic dysfunctionThe bi-directional relationship of inflammation and glucose controlWhat “normal” blood sugar looks like, and so much more!Follow and subscribe for more episodes on blood sugar balance, CGM insights, and practical nutrition strategies. Visit https://ssp.riverside.com/ to listen to more from Kayla and the Sugar & Strength Podcast. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:04 Karen's Journey Into Nutrition05:20 Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)08:52 Karen's Discovery of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)17:21 Using CGM to Identify "Glucotypes"25:05 Testing Methods for Insulin Resistance36:28 The Connection Between Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance42:19 How to Read CGM Data Without Overthinking It46:20 ACV and Curcumin: Surprising Discoveries from Blood Sugar Research50:58 Prediabetes and the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)56:35 Closing Thoughts on the Book Writing ProcessKeywords:blood sugar, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin resistance, diabetes, inflammation, glucotypes, apple cider vinegar, curcumin, metabolic dysfunction, authorMore from Karen:Hack Your Blood Sugar on AmazonHack Your Blood Sugar HomepageKaren’s WebsiteMetabolic Mastermind HiveUsing CGM in Clinical Practice Facebook GroupMore from Kayla:Download Kayla’s Free CGM GuideApply to Work with KaylaSubmit Your AMA Question(s)Follow Kayla on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeKayla's Website