Alcohol, Carbs and Your CGM: What the Flat Line Is Really Telling You
About this episode
Coach Lisa Chance discusses the impact of alcohol and carbohydrates on Continuous Glucose Monitor readings and metabolic health.
A flat CGM line isn't always good news. Episode #267 🎙️ In this Metabolic Troubleshooting episode, Coach Lisa Chance explains what really happens when alcohol and carbohydrates collide—and why your CGM may not be telling the whole story. Using practical examples like pizza and wine, Lisa explores how alcohol changes the way your liver regulates blood sugar, why glucose readings can appear deceptively stable, and what that means for anyone using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to better understand their metabolic health. Whether you're experimenting with different foods, wearing a CGM for the first time, or simply curious about how alcohol affects your metabolism, this episode will help you interpret your glucose data with greater confidence. 👉 What you'll learn: Why alcohol can make your CGM readings misleading What a "flat" glucose line really means after drinking How alcohol affects blood sugar, insulin, and liver function Why food experiments should be done on alcohol-free nights How carbs and alcohol interact metabolically Which types of alcohol are the least disruptive to glucose regulation Why beer, wine, and spirits affect your metabolism differently How to use your…
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