Pop the term "glucose spike" into any search engine right now and you'll be inundated with results. Over the past couple of years, there's been a huge interest in how our blood glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day, with advice on managing spikes ranging from clothing our carbs (adding protein or fats to carbohydrates to flatten their associated sugar spike) to investing in continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) or even taking anti glucose spike supplements.
Among the noise around glucose is some compelling research (such as this study, published in the journal Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine) showing a link between blood sugar spikes and inflammation, which can lead to cardiovascular disease and other conditions.
