“Lose that last 10lbs.”
“Fit into my favorite jeans again.”
“Feel more energetic in the afternoon.”
These are a few of the common goals we hear from patients joining our Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Optimal Body program
Individualized programs based on vital information provided through a combination of diagnostic testing, bloodwork and a deep understanding of current lifestyle, allow us to identify exactly what you need to succeed – and the results speak for themselves.
Here are a few examples from some fabulous women here in Calgary:
Optimal Body Program: Client 1
57-year-old female.
Goal:
Weight loss and decrease total body fat percent, as the client set a goal to fit into a specific blazer in 3 months.
Duration:
6 week CGM program, followed by on-going monitoring through an offsite annual membership
Intervention:
In addition to Ozempic medication, different nutritional strategies were introduced weekly to keep the blood glucose spikes within the optimal average daily range of 4.4 – 5.6 mmol/L.
Effective strategies:
The main strategies found to be effective included:
- Learning about and implementing macronutrient portion sizes
- Mindful eating
- Personalized dining out strategies
- Increasing daily non-exercise activity
Result:
- Average daily glucose down 0.8 mmol/L over the course of 6 weeks.
- Weight loss 25 lb in 3 months – fits into the blazer!
- 2.6% fat loss and 2.3% increase in lean mass
- Developed new sustainable eating habits and understanding of the best portion sizes for her.
CGM Program: Client 2
55-year-old female, vegetarian
Goal:
Ensure all blood markers are in the optimal range, especially those related to blood sugar and inflammation.
Duration:
6 weeks
Intervention:
Every week we gradually introduced different strategies to lower the blood glucose spikes after meals, keeping in mind that a vegetarian diet is naturally higher in carbohydrate content.
Effective strategies:
The main strategies found to be effective included:
- Changing breakfast from a high carbohydrate meal (oatmeal) to include higher fat and protein sources.
- Apple Cider Vinegar capsules were introduced prior to meals.
- Switched to pure monk fruit extract as a sweetener from a commercial monk fruit blend (containing sugar alcohols), as sugar alcohols appeared to contribute to blood glucose spikes.
Result:
- Average daily glucose dropped down by 0.5 mmol/L over the course of 6 weeks.
- Glucose variability (spikes) dropped down 1.7%.
- Greater awareness of how specific daily foods and hydration affect her blood glucose.
