🎃 CGM Pumpkin Pie Challenge: Thanksgiving Edition 🎃

Who loves pumpkin pie as much as I do? HANDS UP!

Enter - The CGM Pumpkin Pie Challenge! Let's see how this works!

🍰 Step 1: Pre-Challenge Prep

Set Your Baseline: Before diving into the pumpkin pie, track your baseline glucose levels ensuring you haven't eaten anything for 30 minutes before eating the pie. This will give you a clear starting point to compare your post-pie glucose response. *I know we have said have your "sugars" closer to your meal. For this challenge, try your best not to eat anything 30 minutes before your pumpkin pie. In fact, see Step 6 and go for a 10-15 minute walk before eating your pie!

🍰 Step 2: Pairing Experiment

Directly before eating your pumpkin pie have something rich in protein, fiber, vinegar/acetic acid or healthy fats (e.g., a piece of turkey, 2 tbsp ground flax!, 1 tbsp vinegar or sauerkraut, scoop of Greek yogurt, kefir, almond butter, or nuts).
Take a picture of what you choose as well as a picture of your pie!

🍰 Step 3: Enjoy the Pie! (No brainer!)

🍰 Step 4: Track Your Post-Pie Glucose

After eating the pie, monitor your glucose for the next 2-3 hours. Note how quickly your glucose rises. What is the peak glucose level you reach? How long does it take to return to baseline (within 2-3 hours is optimal).

🍰 Step 5: Share Your Results!

Share a screen shot of your glucose reading along with what you paired with your pie and any observations about how you felt (e.g., energy, cravings, mood).

🍰 Step 6: Bonus Challenge – Exercise & Timing

Before Pie: Go for a short walk 15-30 minutes before eating the pie.
After Pie: Take a 10-15 minute post-meal walk to see how this affects your glucose response.

🍰 Step 7: Reflection