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Correlation CGM and other things

Higher CGM average means lower insulin sensitivity. Conceptually, among otherwise similar non-diabetic people: CGM mean ~90 mg/dL would generally be more consistent with better insulin sensitivity. CGM mean ~105–110 mg/dL may indicate poorer insulin sensitivity / greater compensatory insulin secretion.…

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Proof of devotion

Addiction is proof that you are capable of intense devotion. You just serve a false God. I have an addictive personality. I can be devoted for that reason. And now I am sensing that I am becoming more devoted to…

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Loosing weight in a busy city

I will loose weight in the busy city. I will accomplish this. Done.

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While you can, you will.

It is a privilege to be able to run. To be able to build my body. I have feet, arms, legs. I am healthy enough to do it. I will lift weights until I cannot. I will do cardio until…

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Stanford Stagnation

how to get UNSTUCK in a rut What am I avoiding? Where do I start? How do I win TODAY? Three things to focus on today. What habits are interfering with where I want to go.

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How to empty the mind

Warning: Once you see this monk’s 3-minute demonstration on “how to stop thinking,” you can’t unsee it. Ajahn Brahm says: “Your mind never actually stops. It just fills every gap you fail to notice.” His demonstration works because he exploits…

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Peter Attia’s take on CGM’s

CGM His is average is about 90. STD is about 10. Peak is 100, low is 77?!? So it is mostly flat He has measured 5.1 to 5.8 in his A1C. He thinks its usually in the low 5s. Big…

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CGM

I have started wearing a CGM. Still getting used to it. After a week or so, I will write something. The CGM seems okay. The is responding. The numbers seem better than 5 years ago. But we will see. I…

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Keto Carbs

Priority Carb source Sensible portion Approx. total carbs Approx. GI Why I like it for you 🟢 1 Non-starchy vegetables: spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, okra, eggplant, cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms 1–2 cups ~5–12 g ~10–30 Fiber, volume, micronutrients; usually very small glucose…

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Glycemic understanding

Food Approx. GI Notes Red lentil pasta ~22–35* Very high protein/fiber. Exact GI varies considerably by formulation; generally among the better pasta choices. Chickpea / gram-flour roti ~28 Very low GI; higher protein and fiber than wheat roti. Regular white…

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