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Diabetes / blood sugar management things I like
Meters & test strips for monitoring blood sugar: Freestyle lite / Freestyle Freedom lite meter Test strips for Freestyle Lite Contour Next meter (FREE. this link seems to no longer work. I can call and order… Read more
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Further Reading
Oftentimes when I am counseling or teaching people ask me “where can I learn more?” Here are some of my favorite books on topics I discuss everyday: Gut Health & Cooking inspiration for incorporating more fiber… Read more
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HTMA testing
What is hair mineral testing? Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a reliable, non-invasive screening tool that uses hair as a tissue sample to assess the body’s mineral status and toxic metal burden. This method has… Read more
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Best electrolye drinks (ready made)
My preference for hydration and electolyte replenishment everytime is a homemade “mineral mocktail” with fresh ingredients coconut water, lime, fresh squeezed juices, etc. But not everyone has time! Here are my favorite electrolyte drinks, ready to… Read more
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Does butyrate play a role in autoimmune diabetes?
Short answer: Yes! Boosting butyrate through diet, microbiome health, and potentially supplements can help improve immune regulation; protect the gut barrier; reduce the autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells. Longer answer, including some citations at the… Read more
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Butyrate, an important short chain fatty acid
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are substances that play crucial roles in gut, immune, and brain health. Examples like acetate, propionate and especially butyrate are produced in the colon when specific types of gut bacteria ferment fiber.… Read more
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