Bread and blood sugar

Explores how different types of bread impact blood sugar levels and insulin response. Understanding glycemic effects of common foods is key for optimizing body composition, energy, and metabolic health.

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Keto diet and CGM: What your glucose level can look like and how to avoid reverse metabolic inflexibility

Keto diet and CGM: What your glucose level can look like and how to avoid reverse metabolic inflexibility

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Feb 07, 2026 · 12 min read

On a ketogenic diet, CGM traces usually show a lower, flatter 24-hour glucose curve, while an occasional high-carb meal can cause a higher peak and slower return to baseline because fat adaptation temporarily reduces rapid glucose disposal (“reverse metabolic inflexibility”) rather than proving true insulin resistance. Learn how to interpret trends despite interstitial fluid lag ...

Dave’s Killer Bread: Science on complex carbs, inflammation

Dave’s Killer Bread: Science on complex carbs, inflammation

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Nov 25, 2025 · 14 min read

Dave’s Killer Bread is generally healthier than white bread because it contains more fiber and protein, but it is not automatically “healthy” for every goal and it is not automatically “bad for you” either. It can still be relatively high in calories and sugar depending on the loaf, slice size, and serving size, and there ...

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