006: Why do cyclists use continuous glucose monitors? Insights ft Dr. David Lipman - Supersapiens

Buzzalong Cycling Podcast

Why do cyclists use continuous glucose monitors? Insights into race fuelling, glucose levels, recovery and more ft Dr. David Lipman.

I had an insightful chat with Dr. David Lipman who is part of the Supersapiens team about how continuous glucose monitors work and how they can impact your fuelling strategy, performance and recovery for ultra-distance cycling races and other endurance sports. Follow @supersapiensinc for more insights! 0:00: Introduction 0:45: Origins of Supersapiens: The Story Behind It 1:36: Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Its Purpose and Benefits 3:03: Enhancing Endurance Sports Performance with Glucose Monitoring 5:03: Strategies to Avoid Bonking During Exercise 9:55: Mood, Energy Levels, and the Role of Glucose 13:47: Optimal Fueling Practices for Exercise 16:50: Exploring Fasted Training Techniques 20:16: Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Glucose Levels 28:15: Tailoring Fueling to Exercise Intensity and Duration 36:00: Stress-Induced High Blood Sugar Levels 31:38: Getting the Most from the Supersapiens App 40:43: Key Metrics for Ultra Endurance Athletes' Glucose Monitoring 42:23: Hormones, Menstrual Cycle, and Glucose Correlations 47:00: Uncovering Hidden Sugars in Your Diet 49:30: The Essential Components of Post-Exercise Recovery 55:30: The Interplay of Glucose, Body Weight, and Hydration 58:30: Optimizing Nutrition for Endurance Sports and Intensity Support the channel and get the coolest Buzzalong cycling or ☕️ coffee T-shirt link below: https://www.buzzalongcoffee.com Subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races⤵️ https://buzzalong.cc/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some discounts/referrals from my partners: SUPERNOVA LIGHTS: SHERRY-15 THRIVE BEER: SHERRY20