Body Signals, The Glucose Podcast

We kick off summer by breaking down how heat, sun, and seasonal routines can change glucose in surprising ways. We share practical CGM-focused strategies for hydration, summer foods, barbecues, and outdoor workouts so you can enjoy the season and still learn what your metabolism is doing.  Some topics we cover: • How heat exposure can raise and at time lower your circulating glucose • Why hydratio...

Join me, Bill Tancer, and our Head of Nutrition, Alyssa Wilson RD, on this special rebroadcast of Body Signals Live as we unravel the concept of oxidative priority and its influence on your body's processing of macronutrients. Learn why starting your meals with fiber-rich vegetables can be a game-changer, and hear about my personal experiments that highlight the power of pairing carbohydrates...

Join me for this second in a four-part Body Signals Live series with registered dietician Alyssa Wilson, head of nutrition at Signals. In this episode, we explore how simple changes in your eating schedule can affect insulin sensitivity, metabolism, and sleep quality. Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge and shares insights on intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, offering practical stra...

Can you really reshape your meal planning habits to achieve better health and satiety? Alyssa Wilson, our insightful Head of Nutrition, joins me as we guide you through the Signos Nutrition Method in this special rebroadcast of our Body Signals Live Webinar. Whether you’re on a journey to lose weight, maintain your current state, or build muscle, the adaptability of the plate method is your ally....

Signos Advisor Raven-Symoné joins us to discuss her journey with Signos. Join us as Raven shares the surprising and insightful revelations she discovered about her body's glucose levels. From the unexpected glucose spikes caused by stress from her performances to exercising with a weighted vest, Raven provides a candid look at how managing metabolic health is crucial in the demanding entertai...

Alyssa Wilson joins me for a surprising exploration into the world of hidden sugars in your foods. This episode will flip the script on your daily diet, teaching you to detect hidden sugars in the foods you've always considered healthy. From the yogurt in your breakfast bowl to the whole wheat bread in your sandwich, we expose the sugary culprits that could cause those unexpected glucose spik...

Embark on a journey with us as we explore Dr. Jospe’s pioneering work with glucose data to discover our bodies' cues for when and why to eat.  In this episode, we do a deep dive into Glucose Guided Eating (GGE), a concept formerly known as hunger training. With Italian roots in the early 2000s, originally known as Hunger Recognition, then Hunger Training, GGE emerges as a powerful method for...

Unlock the secrets of your body's response to food as we sit down with the insightful Whitney Stuart, a registered dietitian who is changing the game by using Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and Signos in her practice.  Prepare to have your perspective on nutrition flipped upside down; we're moving past the era of restrictive diets to a world where adding variety to our plates is the...

Discover the keys to metabolic wellness as Dr. Sandeep Palakodeti joins Dr. William Dixon and me to chart a revolutionary path from the reactive trenches of 'sick care' to the world of proactive wellness.  We discuss the role of Continuous Glucose Monitors, sharing how they've become a game-changer, arming patients with real-time insights vital for managing their metabolic health. A...

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution only to find it forgotten by February? You're not alone, and this episode is here to change that. Alyssa Wilson, a registered dietician and Body Signals co-host, joins me to unpack the complex world of forgotten resolutions. We share our own experiences with goals that have both soared and stumbled, shedding light on the common pitfalls of settin...

Think you have to abandon your health goals for the sake of holiday enjoyment? Think again! Alyssa Wilson, our resident registered dietitian and metabolic success coach, joins us for an enlightening conversation that promises to take the stress out of your Thanksgiving feast. We debunk the myth of the all-or-nothing mentality and share ways to relish the holiday cheer without derailing your wellne...

Imagine having the power to manage and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes. That's exactly what we'll learn from our guests, authors Diana Licalzi and Jose Tejero. With their groundbreaking new book, the Type 2 Diabetes Revolution, they shine a light on the intricacies of this disease and how a thoughtful diet and exercise regime can be a game-changer. We delve into the crucial concept of insul...

In this special episode, we're rebroadcasting a webinar that we recorded this summer.   Have you ever wondered why your glucose response differs from your friend's, even when you've both eaten the same meal? If so, you're not alone. Alyssa Wilson, our in-house registered dietitian, joins us today to shed light on the intriguing topic of personalized nutrition. Referencing our t...

Discover how to harness the power of stress management and dietary choices to regulate your glucose levels in a brand new conversation with nutritionist Karen Kennedy. In this episode, we unpack the intricacies of stress responses and their effect on glucose regulation, and find out how Karen cleverly incorporates healthy choices into social meals, creating an atmosphere of balance and joy.  Ever...

This episode promises to change your perspective and deepen your understanding of type 2 diabetes with insights from Dr. Sunil Koliwad, Chief of Metabolism Endocrinology at UCSF.  With co-host Dr. William Dixon, we dissect the optimal glucose numbers for individuals with and without diabetes. We underline the importance of maintaining a stable fasting glucose baseline and the significant role life...

Ever wonder how the mysteries of sleep affect our health and wellness? We unravel these secrets in a captivating discussion with Mollie Eastman, the brains behind Sleep as a Skill and host of the Sleep is a Skill podcast. Mollie unveils her personal struggles with insomnia and how she moulded her sleep patterns, transforming her life and leading her start her sleep optimization program. Our conver...

Imagine discovering that your favorite "healthy" snacks are actually spiking your glucose levels, contributing to skin conditions, aging and even metabolic syndrome.  Join us this week as we talk with a physician on the front lines,  Dr. Resham Uttamchandani.  From insights on treating pre-diabetic and type 2 diabetic patients to her own experience wearing Signos Dr. U shares valuable ad...

On this episode I’m joined by Dr. Sarah-Nicole Bostan for a discussion about the behavioral, emotional and mental aspects of a good night’s sleep.  Specifically we discuss:  How a good night sleep makes it easier to achieve your goals It's not just your time in bed, its about sleep efficiency Establishing a helpful circadean rhythm  The five main components of CBTi - Cognitive Behavioral Ther...

On this episode I’m joined by Dr. William Dixon for a discussion about the latest weight loss drugs on the market. We discuss:      What GLP-1 agonists are and how they work      Using GLP-1s for aesthetic vs. medically necessary reasons      What happens when you stop using them, and      The advantages of using Signos for maintaining healthy lifestyle habits whether you take these medications or...

On this episode Alyssa and I interview Sarah Amidon nutrigenomics. We discuss: The basics of DNA, genes, Snips and mutations How the environment, and specificially nutrition can cause genes to turn on or express  How Sarah analyzes client’s history, symptoms and their genetic reports to provide counseling How the addition of genetic information can provide personalized nutrition advice.  This and...

On this episode we have Registered Dietician and Signos Metabolic Success Coach Sarah Steele to talk about gut health.  We address topics including: Defining the Microbiome, prebiotics and probiotics The best way to take care of your gut  Sugar and your microbiome Sarah reveals her top four tips (with three bonus tips) on the best way to take care of your gut health.  Website that Sarah mentioned...

On this episode Doctor William Dixon and I discuss a common cause for an emergency room visit, Migrain Headaches. Dr. Dixon will tell us: -       What migraines are -       How they present in the emergency room -       The different types of migraines  -       Food and Alcohol triggers -       The connection between migraines and glucose levels, and -       How controlling glucose levels might he...

On this episode Alyssa and I take a deep dive in how you can conduct your own carb tolerance test to determine what carbohydrates work best for your metabolism. Specifically we discuss:   ·      Proven methods for testing food combinations and carbohydrates, and isolated carbs ·      Factors that affect carb tolerance ·      How to adjust your diet based on your test results   We also have an adde...

On this episode, we talk with Dr. Sarah-Nicole Bostan, Signos' Director of Behavioral Change Strategy.  Dr Bostan shares her insights on keeping your weight loss and wellness journey on track during the holidays.  We talk about: The field of health psychology and its role in addressing the psychological component of treatment and performance The ABC model of behavorial assessment and how disc...

On this episode, we address: How to use Signos to measure the effects of sleep and stress on your metabolism Changing how you eat, not just what you eat can help you manage your glucose How to determine your glucose chrono-type This is a great episode you don't want to miss!