Pregnancy Tracker: 25 weeks, 2 days
Size of the Baby: 9 whole inches!
Biggest Obstacle: Staying motivated.
As I recounted my list of "daily health resolutions" in my last post, I realized that item #3 might require a bit of explanation.
I included "practice temporary basals" in my list because of a particular issue I've been noticing of late. Whenever I eat anything with a decent percentage of fat, protein, or even fiber, I notice a blood glucose spike several hours later.
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Start wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) Wearing a continuous glucose monitor is a great way to see and understand how your blood sugar responds to various foods, activities, and insulin doses. Follow a low-carb diet Low carb meals...
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