Introduction You wake up.You have not eaten in several hours.Your continuous glucose monitor (CGM) reads 102–110 mg/dL – maybe higher. Confusion sets in. “How can my blood sugar be elevated if I didn’t eat anything?” Morning glucose elevations are one of the most misunderstood metabolic patterns among individuals with insulin resistance, prediabetes, and type 2…
In low-carbohydrate and ketogenic communities, the concept of “net carbs” has become widely accepted. Net carbohydrates are typically calculated by subtracting fiber and certain sugar alcohols from total carbohydrates. While this calculation may be convenient for marketing and simplified meal tracking, it may not provide adequate precision for individuals working to reverse insulin resistance, improve…
Modern food packaging is designed to sell — not to educate. Labels highlight calorie counts, protein content, or claims such as “low carb,” “natural,” or “heart healthy.” However, the true metabolic impact of a product is often revealed only when consumers examine the ingredient list and carbohydrate composition carefully. Understanding how to interpret nutrition labels…