Dr. Patrick Denard explains why everyone should monitor blood glucose levels, even without diabetes. Learn how glucose spikes affect your energy, long-term health, and cancer risk, plus discover practical "glucose hacks" for better metabolic health.

With 11.3% of Americans having diabetes and another 1 in 3 with prediabetes, understanding glucose control is crucial. Dr. Denard shares personal insights from wearing a continuous glucose monitor and reveals surprising foods that unexpectedly spike blood sugar.

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 The mid-day crash connection 00:02:16 Why healthy people should care 00:04:26 Diabetes statistics 00:05:44 Cancer-glucose connection 00:09:57 Personal monitoring experience 00:13:58 Vinegar before meals 00:15:39 Food ordering strategy 00:17:29 Exercise timing and type 00:20:01 Key takeaways

STUDIES CITED: • CDC Diabetes Statistics • Journal of Diabetes Research (2015) PMID: 26064976 • Diabetes Care (2015) PMID: 26106234 • UNC Systematic Review (2018) PMID: 29396781 • Yale Cancer Study PMID: 35244142

KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Glucose control impacts energy levels and cancer risk • Food order matters more than you think (37% reduction) • Post-meal walks reduce glucose spikes by 22% • Resistance training provides the best glucose control (30% reduction)

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