Channel Title: Hack Your Blood Sugar Channel Description: Hi! I'm Karen and I am a Functional Nutritionist focusing on prediabetes, diabetes, blood sugar, and gut health and specialize in continuous glucose monitor use. I'm also YOUR Blood Sugar Hacker, helping you find easy-to-implement ways to lower your blood sugar and optimize your health. <video> The standard diet advice for gestational diabetes doesn't add up.🤔 Description: Certain foods like bread, bananas, and grapes are often recommended to people with gestational diabetes—but could they actually be making blood sugar control worse? This video questions these dietary choices and breaks down how they might be spiking blood sugar levels instead of helping. Discover why these recommendations don’t add up and what to consider instead. </video> <video> ➡️Interpreting CGM Data: Post menopausal women with prediabetes might not have metabolic syndrome. Description: Estrogen can impact insulin production. So if your A1c mysteriously shot up after menopause, it might be time to take a closer look before assuming you have insulin reistance. Join my monthly webinar series designed for healthcare professionals to learn how to interpret Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) data and develop personalized plans for improving blood sugar and metabolic health. Each session dives into specific CGM insights, with interactive coaching, Q&A, and case studies to enhance your clinical skills. Don't miss this chance to grow in a supportive community of your peers! Here is the link for more information: https://l.bttr.to/j7maD </video> <video> Stelo Wear Test: How It Held Up🏊🏼 Swimming for Over an Hour on Day 3 Description: Swimming with the Stelo CGM? No problem! In this quick update, hear how the Stelo performed after an hour in the river—day three, and the adhesive is still holding strong. </video> <video> ➡️Interpreting CGM Data: Webinar on Stresses Impact for Health Practitioners Description: Join my monthly webinar series designed for healthcare professionals to learn how to interpret Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) data and develop personalized plans for improving blood sugar and metabolic health. Each session dives into specific CGM insights, with interactive coaching, Q&A, and case studies to enhance your clinical skills. Don't miss this chance to grow in a supportive community of your peers! Here is the link for more information: https://l.bttr.to/s1cGh </video> <video> Monthly Webinars for Health Pros: Master CGM Data & Personalize Care Plans Description: Join my monthly webinar series designed for healthcare professionals to learn how to interpret Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) data and develop personalized plans for improving blood sugar and metabolic health. Each session dives into specific CGM insights, with interactive coaching, Q&A, and case studies to enhance your clinical skills. Don't miss this chance to grow in a supportive community of your peers! </video> <video> ➡️Interpreting CGM Data: Sometimes prediabetes is NOT metabolic syndrome. Description: Join my monthly webinar series designed for healthcare professionals to learn how to interpret Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) data and develop personalized plans for improving blood sugar and metabolic health. Each session dives into specific CGM insights, with interactive coaching, Q&A, and case studies to enhance your clinical skills. Don't miss this chance to grow in a supportive community of your peers! Here is the link for more information: https://l.bttr.to/j7maD </video> <video> How to Get Affordable CGMs Without a Rx to Improve🩸Blood Sugar Description: Learn how to get a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) without a prescription and explore affordable options like the Libre 3, Dexcom Stelo, and Abbott's new Lingo CGMs. Discover insider tips on using these devices to manage blood sugar and improve metabolic health in just four weeks. Find out which CGMs integrate with apps for data sharing and personalized health support. ➡️Sign up for a free consultation: https://p.bttr.to/3rRkCLX ➡️Learn more about my Hack Your Blood Sugar with a CGM program: https://www.realfood-matters.net/hack-your-blood-sugar 0:00 – Introduction to CGMs and How They've Become More Accessible 1:08 – Using Tastermonial to Get a Libre 3 Without a Prescription 2:19 – New Over-the-Counter CGM Options: Dexcom Stelo and Abbott Lingo 3:57 – Pricing and Subscription Models for Dexcom Stelo and Abbott Lingo 5:46 – Benefits of Practitioner Support and Optimizing CGM Use </video> <video> ➡️Interpreting CGM Data: How to stratify your prediabetes assessment. Description: Join my monthly webinar series designed for healthcare professionals to learn how to interpret Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) data and develop personalized plans for improving blood sugar and metabolic health. Each session dives into specific CGM insights, with interactive coaching, Q&A, and case studies to enhance your clinical skills. Don't miss this chance to grow in a supportive community of your peers! Here is the link for more information: https://l.bttr.to/j7maD </video> <video> Blood Sugar Spikes from🍇 Grapes: Should You Stop Eating Them? Description: Learn why grapes can cause blood sugar spikes and how to enjoy them without derailing your glucose levels. Using CGM insights, discover strategies for balancing your favorite foods rather than cutting them out completely. Find out how to keep grapes in your diet without the stress of constant blood sugar spikes! </video> <video> Unboxing the Stelo CGM: 🤔First Impressions & Dexcom Clarity Integration Description: Unboxing the new Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor, I share my first impressions and setup experience. Discover how this over-the-counter CGM compares to others and whether it integrates with Dexcom Clarity. I'll explore if it's suitable for those managing their blood sugar independently—stay tuned for the full review! Learn more about using your CGM with my Hack Your Blood Sugar Using a CGM program: https://www.realfood-matters.net/hack-your-blood-sugar 0:00 - Unboxing the package from Dexcom 0:10 - Introduction of the Stelo over-the-counter CGM 0:20 - Ordering the Stelo and fast delivery within 24 hours 0:35 - Opting for a one-month plan with two sensors for $99 </video> <video> Ep 17: Gestational Diabetes: Why Standard Prenatal Nutrition Advice Falls Short Description: Explore the critical impact of blood sugar control during pregnancy with expert Lily Nicols RDN, who reveals the combined risks of obesity and gestational diabetes on birth outcomes. Learn the pitfalls of standard nutrition advice for pregnant women and discover what research truly recommends for optimal maternal and child health and better blood sugar control with gestational diabetes. 0:00 – Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and Lily Nichols' Background 1:03 – Risks of Obesity and Gestational Diabetes on Birth Outcomes and Child Health 4:27 – Majority of Pregnant Women Exceed Recommended Weight Gain 6:30 – 19.2-Fold Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Children 11:03 – Stratified Weight Gain Guidelines Based on BMI </video> <video> 🆓Free Webinar: Connect Dexcom Stelo CGM to Clarity For Blood Sugar Insights Description: Discover how to connect your Dexcom Stelo CGM to Dexcom Clarity for advanced insights. In this free webinar, you'll learn to unlock powerful features to track and manage your glucose data like a pro. Register now to maximize your CGM's potential! ⭐Register for the replay for free! </video> <video> Ep 18: Why does ☕coffee spike my blood sugar? Description: Curious why coffee is spiking your blood sugar? It’s not just about sugar or milk – stress hormones play a big role, especially if you’re drinking black coffee on an empty stomach. Learn simple strategies to enjoy your coffee without the blood sugar rollercoaster, including key adjustments to your morning routine. My Delicious Homemade Dairy Free Walnut ☕Coffee Creamer! https://youtu.be/lRgBNDTxlF0 Here's how to hack your Starbucks drinks (I show the Oleto but the rules can apply to others!) https://youtu.be/Jz8Hf8qcMQQ 0:00 - Introduction: Why Does Coffee Raise Blood Sugar? 0:30 - Obvious Culprit: Sugary Additives in Coffee 2:22 - Alternative Milks: Hidden Sugars in Oat and Soy Milk 4:56 - Less Obvious Cause: Coffee and Stress Hormones 6:25 - Solution: The Rule of Coffee for Blood Sugar Control </video> <video> ➡️How Vitamin C, Quercetin & Probiotics Reduces My Allergies & Psoriasis Description: Learn how liposomal vitamin C, quercetin, and probiotics helped reduce allergy symptoms, psoriasis, and joint pain. Nutritionist Karen Kennedy explains the role of histamine, mast cell activation, and immune response in managing seasonal allergies. Learn how this supplement routine led to improved health during peak allergy season. Access Karen's Fullscript Dispensary here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kkennedy1615510810/store-start 0:00 – Introduction to Supplements for Allergy Relief 0:56 – Mast Cells and Histamine's Role 3:03 – Antihistamines vs. Mast Cell Stabilizers 4:39 – Karen’s Personal Allergy and Psoriasis Story 5:28 – Results of Supplement Routine </video> <video> 🛠️How to Set Up & Optimize Dexcom Stelo CGM: Tips for Best Performance Description: Learn how to set up and use the new Dexcom Stelo continuous glucose monitor, with tips on maximizing adhesive effectiveness and pairing the sensor with your phone. The video walks you through the entire installation process and highlights important features like setting target glucose ranges. Stay tuned to see if the Stelo connects with Dexcom Clarity for enhanced data tracking. 0:00 - Introduction to Dexcom Stelo CGM 1:00 - Unboxing and Initial Impressions 2:13 - Preparing the Sensor and Installation Tips 3:27 - Applying the Stelo Sensor 6:38 - Pairing the Sensor with the App and Final Setup </video>

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Hi! I'm Karen and I am a Functional Nutritionist focusing on prediabetes, diabetes, blood sugar, and gut health and specialize in continuous glucose monitor use. I'm also YOUR Blood Sugar Hacker, helping you find easy-to-implement ways to lower your blood sugar and optimize your health.

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