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Learn About Glucose Metabolism

Understanding glucose ('aka sugar'), glucose metabolism, and how your body processes glucose provides foundational knowledge that can help you make informed decisions about what’s best for you. The science-based articles below will help you understand more about "glucose metabolism".

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Glucose Metabolism: What Is It, Why We Need It, And How It Impacts Weight Loss

Dive deep into glucose metabolism and how glucose impacts weight loss and metabolic health.

Updated on:
March 12, 2022
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Fitness

Why Is My Blood Sugar High During or After Exercise?

By
Leann Poston
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MD, MBA, M.Ed
November 8, 2021
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Glucose

Can Cinnamon Lower Blood Sugar Levels?

By
Caitlin Beale
,
MS, RDN
October 25, 2021
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Fitness

Should You Exercise Before or After Breakfast?

By
Ashley Pitt
,
CPT, Pn1
February 22, 2022
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Glucose

Does Coffee Raise Blood Sugar?

By
Caitlin Beale
,
MS, RDN
October 25, 2021
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Nutrition

Dairy and Blood Sugar: Does Lactose Cause Glucose Spikes?

By
Julia Zakrzewski
,
RD
April 12, 2022
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Signos 101

The Scientific Evidence for Using CGMs for Weight Loss

By
Peter Palmieri
,
MD
January 19, 2022
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Glucose

Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and What You Can Do

By
Leann Poston
,
MD, MBA, M.Ed
November 8, 2021
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Glucose

CGMs for Non-Diabetics: Improve Weight Loss, Sleep, Stress, and Exercise Timing

By
Thomas DeLauer
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Health & Fitness Lifestyle Coach
March 29, 2022
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Weight Loss

Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) for Weight Loss

By
Caitlin Beale
,
MS, RDN
October 25, 2021
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Fitness

Using Metabolic Workouts to Speed Up Your Metabolism (And Training Time)

By
Ashley Pitt
,
CPT, Pn1
February 22, 2022
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Weight Loss

Medications That Can Cause Weight Gain

By
Cathleen McKnight
,
DNP, MS, NP-C, NCMP
January 25, 2022
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Glucose

Does Vinegar Lower Blood Glucose Levels? 

By
Peter Palmieri
,
MD
January 19, 2022
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Nutrition

Sucrose 101: What Is Sucrose?

By
Landon Pemper
,
writer
December 21, 2021
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Glucose

Drinking Water to Lower Blood Sugar? Does it Work? How Much?

By
Signos team
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Staff Writers
November 1, 2021
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Weight Loss

Blood Sugar And Weight Loss: How Tracking Glucose Can Change Our Mindset

By
Sabrina Tillman
,
Director of Content
August 11, 2021
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Nutrition

Glucose Metabolism: What Is It, Why We Need It, And How It Impacts Weight Loss

By
Sabrina Tillman
,
Director of Content
August 11, 2021
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Podcast

Dr. Dixon Answers Signos Members' FAQs About Glucose

By
Bill Tancer
,
Chief of Data Science
August 11, 2021
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Glucose

Does Stevia Raise Your Blood Sugar?

By
Sabrina Tillman
,
Director of Content
August 11, 2021
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Glucose

Beginner’s Guide to the Insulin Resistance Diet

By
Hailey Hudson
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writer
August 17, 2021
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Glucose

Why Your Blood Sugar Can Be Higher in the Morning

By
Amanda Capritto
,
CPT, CHC, CF-L1
August 11, 2021
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Signos 101

Stable Blood Sugar: How To Reap and Keep the Benefits

By
Spencer Brooks
,
writer
August 11, 2021
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Glucose

How to Reverse Insulin Resistance

By
Sabrina Tillman
,
Director of Content
August 11, 2021
Body Signals Podcast
Podcast

Supercharge Healthy Weight Loss with Functional Nutrition - A Conversation with Jodi Geigle, Nutritionist and Signos Director of Customer Experience.

By
Bill Tancer
,
Chief of Data Science
August 11, 2021
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Signos 101

What Is Hypoglycemia? What Does it Mean for You?

By
William Dixon
,
MD
August 11, 2021
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Signos 101

What Is Glycemic Index? Glycemic Load? How Do They Impact Your Glucose

By
Sabrina Tillman
,
Director of Content
August 11, 2021
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Signos 101

What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels for Non-Diabetics?

By
William Dixon
,
MD
August 11, 2021
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Signos 101

How Does a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Work?

By
Sabrina Tillman
,
Director of Content
August 11, 2021
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Glucose

Beginner's Guide to Glucose

By
Sabrina Tillman
,
Director of Content
August 11, 2021
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