EP167: Nimbu Pani (Lemonade) & My Blood Sugar Levels | Summer Drinks Series - The Sugar Spike Show

Описание: Summer has just started here in India & I’m trying various popular summer drinks to find out which ones spike my blood sugar the most, and which ones the least!
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Summer Drinks Series Schedule:
#1: Sugarcane Juice - DONE
#2: Coconut Water - DONE
#3: Nimbu Pani (Lemonade) - TODAY
#4: Aam Panna
#5: Roohafza
#6: Chaas (Buttermilk)
#7: Bael Sharbat
#8: Watermelon Juice
#9: Iced Tea
#10: Meethi Lassi
#11: Sattu Sharbat
#12: Mango Shake
#13: Kokum Sharbat
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Disclaimer: These are my personal readings. I’m not a diabetic and results can be different from person to person, especially for diabetics. My own results can vary a little from day to day. Ideally, each person should test food items on themselves. Glycemic load, calories, quality of ingredients & quantity of food eaten, all of these matter as well. Finally, I am not a doctor & this is not medical advice.
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How to see my results: Best is to see how different food items compare with each other as an indication, rather than looking at my absolute numbers.
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Why I’m doing this if I’m not a diabetic: I’ve noticed that having steady glucose levels makes me feel good & I get lesser food cravings. Plus, prevention is the best medicine. Research today shows that high blood sugar variability over time can lead to health issues including diabetes, heart disease & obesity. Please see the work of Dr. Rob Lustig, Dr. Casey Means, Dr. Michael Snyder & Jessie Inchauspé.
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My personal aim:
1. Blood sugar increase after eating = 30mg/dl or lower
2. Max. blood sugar level after eating = 140mg/dl
3. Range = Be within 70-120mg/dl for 90% of the day
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The Sugar Spike Show is a micro series on reels & shorts, where I show the impact of popular foods & drinks on my blood sugar and find ways to reduce the spike.
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Sensor: Abbott Freestyle Libre