Blood Sugar Unfiltered
Real Talk. Real Food. Real Life with Type 2 Diabetes
Russ Powell, MS, RD, LD, BC-ADM, CDCES | Diabetes Nutrition Expert
You’ve been told to “cut carbs,” “lose weight,” or “just eat better” but no one explained what that actually means for your life, your schedule, or your body.
Welcome to Blood Sugar Unfiltered, the podcast that cuts through the confusion and gives you real strategies for living well with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and insulin resistance.
Hosted by Russ Powell, a leading voice in diabetes nutrition, women’s health, and blood sugar coaching, each episode helps you understand your A1c, master meal planning, and use CGM insights to eat with confidence not confusion.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years in, you’ll walk away with food freedom, clarity, and the tools to lower your blood sugar without burning out.
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Blood Sugar Unfiltered
How the Same Meal Can Spike Your Blood Sugar One Day and Not the Next
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You ate the same thing you always eat and your blood sugar came back higher than usual. Sound familiar? In this episode, Russ breaks down exactly why your glucose response to the same meal can change from one day to the next, and why that random spike is not a failure. It is information. Tune in to learn the seven most common culprits behind inconsistent blood sugar readings, what to do right after a spike happens, and how to stop guessing and start understanding what your body is actually telling you.
In This Episode
- Why your blood sugar response to food is not fixed
- How poor sleep increases insulin resistance the very next day
- The role cortisol and stress play in post-meal glucose spikes
- Why meal timing affects your numbers before you even take a bite
- What portion creep is and how it quietly changes your results
- How movement after meals is one of your most powerful blood sugar tools
- What to do in the 15 minutes right after a spike
Resources & Links Mentioned
- Book a complimentary 15 to 20 minute discovery call: www.russpowellnutrition.com/book
- Learn more about working with Russ: www.russpowellnutrition.com
- Read the full blog post on this topic: www.russpowellnutrition.com/blog
Insurance & Payment
Russ accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare insurance plans. HSA and FSA payments are also welcome. Not sure if you qualify? Book a discovery call and we will figure it out together.
Work With Russ
If you are ready to stop guessing and start building a blood sugar strategy that actually fits your life, Russ works with a small number of clients at a time so you get the focused, personalized attention your health deserves. Book your complimentary discovery call at www.russpowellnutrition.com/book and let's talk about what is possible for you.
Connect With Russ
- Website: www.russpowellnutrition.com
- Email: contact@russpowellnutrition.com
- Podcast: Blood Sugar Unfiltered on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio
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