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06/18/2026

"No Added Sugar"

Possibly the most misunderstood phrase on food packaging.

It doesn't mean "no sugar."

It just means no sugar was added during manufacturing.

The sugar may already be there.

Here's how food labels trick us—and how to spot what's really inside:

https://buttondown.com/beat-the-spike/archive/the-biggest-lie-on-your-food-package-isnt-what/

06/13/2026

Everyone talks about keto's wins.

Few talk about what happens after the honeymoon phase.

Keto can improve blood sugar in the short term, but is it the best long-term strategy for metabolic health?

In this video, we break down the science behind keto, intermittent fasting, and metabolic flexibility.

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06/09/2026

Feeling sleepy after lunch?

📈 Blood sugar rises quickly
⬇️ Blood sugar drops quickly
😴 Brain fog, cravings & afternoon slump

Your meal might be the reason.

Keep the design clean and minimal. Use a simple glucose curve with an upward spike followed by a sharp drop.

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That 2 PM crash isn't always because you didn't sleep enough.

A meal high in refined carbs and low in protein or fiber can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar, followed by a drop that leaves you feeling tired, hungry, and unfocused.

A few things that can help:
✅ Add protein to meals
✅ Include fiber-rich foods
✅ Take a short walk after eating
✅ Pay attention to which meals leave you feeling sluggish

Have you ever noticed certain meals making you sleepy afterward?

06/06/2026

Is KFC Fried Chicken actually safe for diabetics? 🤔

Most people think that because chicken is packed with protein, it won't affect their blood sugar. But when it comes to KFC’s legendary Original Recipe or Extra Crispy fried chicken, there is a massive hidden trap that could be sending your glucose levels into a tailspin.

In this video, we break down the brutal truth about KFC Fried Chicken vs. Grilled Chicken. We look closely at the carb counts hidden in the breading, how processed frying oils trigger delayed spikes and insulin resistance hours after you eat, and what your absolute safest options are when pulling up to the fast-food drive-thru.

If you want to enjoy fast food without destroying your diabetes management, this video is a must-watch!

05/27/2026

The Silent Threat of Chronic Stress: How It Affects Your Body

https://buttondown.com/beat-the-spike/archive/u1f9ec-chronic-stress-how-your-body-slowly-breaks/

Chronic Stress You've been stressed for six months straight. Not the "oh no, a deadline" stress. The living on a knife's edge stress. Meetings at dawn....

05/24/2026

Why I’ve been paying more attention to post-meal walks 👀

I’m not a doctor or medical expert, but while building GlucoSpike and researching metabolic health, this is one habit that consistently showed up across studies and expert recommendations.

Even a short 10-15 min walk after meals may help reduce glucose spikes and improve energy levels over time.

Sources referenced:
• American Diabetes Association
• CDC Physical Activity Guidance
• Research published in Sports Medicine on post-meal walking & glucose response

This content is for educational purposes only and not medical advice.

05/14/2026

After nearly 90 years, PCOS is getting a new name: PMOS.

Because experts now say it’s not just about ovaries.
It’s deeply connected to metabolism, insulin resistance, glucose regulation, energy, cravings, and long-term health.

This shift reflects something bigger:
understanding the patterns behind symptoms.

Find your pattern with GlucoSpike AI

05/13/2026

Your body is processing that meal for 90 minutes after you eat.
What you do in that window matters more than most people realize.
Even a 5-minute walk after eating measurably lowers how high your blood sugar climbs — and how fast it rises. Research found that three short post-meal walks beat one long 30-minute workout for glucose control.
Your leg muscles literally pull sugar out of your bloodstream when you move.
No gym. No gear. Just 10 minutes after lunch.
Try it today and notice how different you feel at the 2-hour mark.
🔗 GlucoSpike scores your meals for glucose impact — free to try, https://glucospike.ai/ .

05/13/2026

🚶 10 Minutes After Eating Beats an Hour at the Gym

Here's what most people get wrong about blood sugar and exercise:
You crushed a 1-hour workout this morning. But a simple 10-minute walk after lunch will do more for your blood sugar than that entire gym session.
Why? Timing.

When you move right after eating, your muscles grab glucose straight from your meal before it spikes your bloodstream. You're intercepting the problem at the source.
Exercise hours later? Your body's already processed most of the meal. You're burning stored energy (great for fitness), but the damage to your blood sugar has already happened.

The difference: 20-30% reduction in glucose spikes with post-meal movement.
And here's the thing — it doesn't have to be a walk. Can't walk? Try seated calf raises, stairs, or standing marches. Any muscle movement in those first 10 minutes works.

Your blood sugar doesn't care about gym intensity. It cares about timing.

Post Meal Walk You just crushed a morning workout. An hour of weights, cardio, the whole thing. But here's the plot twist: a simple 10-minute walk after...

05/10/2026

What is a GlucoScore | GlucoSpike AI Explained

Most people count calories. But calories don’t tell you why you crash
after lunch or feel hungry an hour after eating.

The GlucoScore does.

It’s a simple 0-10 score that tells you how a meal is likely to affect
your blood sugar — no CGM, no finger pricks, no lab tests needed.

In this video, I break down what the GlucoScore measures, why it matters
more than calorie counting, and how awareness of your food patterns can
change your energy levels for good.

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