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THE BLOG
Real Data. Real Food. Real Life.
A nurse and health coach sharing what she's personally learning — about blood sugar, metabolism, midlife health, and the journey in between.


10 Slightly Embarrassing Things I Do to Manage Insulin Resistance
I tracked macros and lifted weights for years — and still got diagnosed at 46. Here are 10 slightly embarrassing things I do to manage insulin resistance.
Amy Alford
May 128 min read


The Mother's Day Gift Guide for the Mom Who Is Finally Putting Her Health First
My poll results are in -- skincare won, fitness and wellness came second, and clean makeup rounded it out. Here is my complete Mother's Day gift guide for the mom who is finally putting her health first -- from a nurse who uses every single thing on this list.
Amy Alford
May 37 min read


The Blood Sugar Pattern I See Before Almost Every Migraine — What I'm Learning From My CGM
As a nurse and a midlife woman wearing a CGM, I've now noticed the same blood sugar pattern before nearly 10 of my migraines. It's not what I thought. Here's what the data is showing me — and what new research is starting to back up.
Amy Alford
May 26 min read


What's On Amy's Plate This Week: 10 Blood-Sugar-Friendly Meals on Repeat
A peek at my real-life midlife meal rotation — 10 blood-sugar-friendly breakfasts, lunches, and dinners I keep on repeat. Simple ingredients. Real food. Glucose Nurse blood sugar tip on every single meal.
Amy Alford
Apr 296 min read


Blood Sugar Friendly Breakfasts for Busy Mornings -- PFF Before You Leave the House
A rushed breakfast sets your blood sugar tone for the entire day. A registered nurse shares exactly what happens when you skip protein at breakfast and 6 blood sugar friendly breakfasts you can make in under 5 minutes following the PFF formula.
Amy Alford
Apr 265 min read


Why I Started Wearing a CGM — And What It Showed Me That 3 Years of Healthy Living Never Did
I did everything right for three years. Macros. Strength training. Whole foods. And I still ended up borderline prediabetic. It wasn't until I put on a continuous glucose monitor that I finally understood why — and it changed everything about how I eat, coach, and teach.
Amy Alford
Mar 318 min read


My Path Is Not Your Prescription — Three Women, Three Different Roads to Health
Three women in my family. Three completely different health paths. My youngest is in the gym wearing a CGM. My oldest does macros and Pilates. And I am somewhere in the middle doing all of it. None of us are doing it the same way. And that is the whole point.
Amy Alford
Mar 265 min read
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