EP 25: Continuous Glucose Monitoring - What, Why, How, When
Tue May 27 2025
In this episode, Jenna discusses her choice to do Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) during pregnancy, rather than the traditional glucose challenge to screen for gestational diabetes. However the bulk of the episode is dedicated to how you could utilize a CGM in your health journey to overcome insulin resistance, adrenal fatigue, weight loss resistance, metabolic repair, or PCOS.
She shares her personal experience with CGM, explaining how it provides valuable insights into blood sugar regulation and its impact on overall health. Jenna emphasizes the role of nutrition, exercise, stress, and sleep in managing blood glucose levels and highlights the significance of understanding insulin's role in this process.
Need some support in figuring out if a CGM may help you on your health journey?
DM me on instagram @coachjennafoster or send me an email jennafoster@summithealthcoaching.com - I’m happy to provide some insight and guidance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
05:08 Understanding Blood Sugar and Its Impact on Health
09:58 The Role of Insulin in Blood Glucose Regulation
14:55 Personal Experience with CGM During Pregnancy
20:03 Interpreting CGM Data and Its Implications
24:48 Nutritional Insights from CGM Usage
30:00 Practical Considerations for Using CGM
34:46 Conclusion and Resources
Keywords
Continuous Glucose Monitoring, CGM, blood sugar management, insulin resistance, pregnancy health, nutrition, exercise, stress management, health coaching, wellness
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In this episode, Jenna discusses her choice to do Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) during pregnancy, rather than the traditional glucose challenge to screen for gestational diabetes. However the bulk of the episode is dedicated to how you could utilize a CGM in your health journey to overcome insulin resistance, adrenal fatigue, weight loss resistance, metabolic repair, or PCOS. She shares her personal experience with CGM, explaining how it provides valuable insights into blood sugar regulation and its impact on overall health. Jenna emphasizes the role of nutrition, exercise, stress, and sleep in managing blood glucose levels and highlights the significance of understanding insulin's role in this process. Need some support in figuring out if a CGM may help you on your health journey? DM me on instagram @coachjennafoster or send me an email jennafoster@summithealthcoaching.com - I’m happy to provide some insight and guidance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) 05:08 Understanding Blood Sugar and Its Impact on Health 09:58 The Role of Insulin in Blood Glucose Regulation 14:55 Personal Experience with CGM During Pregnancy 20:03 Interpreting CGM Data and Its Implications 24:48 Nutritional Insights from CGM Usage 30:00 Practical Considerations for Using CGM 34:46 Conclusion and Resources Keywords Continuous Glucose Monitoring, CGM, blood sugar management, insulin resistance, pregnancy health, nutrition, exercise, stress management, health coaching, wellness