DayTwo: Personalized Nutrition 4+

I’ve been a DayTwo member since the early days, almost 6 years now. I’ve used the app on and off over that time and they continue to make improvements.

Even though I am not diabetic, diabetes runs in my family. Now that continuous glucose monitors are available over the counter, I’ve gotten one and am blown away by the ability of DayTwo to predict my glucose response. It’s amazing!!!

I have NO idea why every major news outlet isn’t covering what they’ve achieved. Last week I was on a plane and had with me English toffee and string cheese. I wanted to buy a nip of baileys and make an Irish coffee.

I didn’t want to spike my sugar because there was no way to exercise off the extra glucose. I entered what I wanted into the app, hit the AI button and it told me I could have a piece of toffee, two pieces of string cheese and my Irish coffee. It was right! I had my treats and my glucose hardly moved.

I’ve learned bread and rice are pretty much poison for me and chocolate is usually okay…. But that’s what makes the app genius… I don’t have to guess. It tells me and it’s correct.

(My doctor even tested my postprandial insulin response and that was improved too.)

I get to eat a huge variety of food and I’m always satisfied after a meal. I don’t have that urge to keep eating. I feel like I finally have control AND flexibility.

The new’ish AI feature is awesome! The latest update is a bit slow to load but I’m sure they’ll fix that.

I highly recommend the DayTwo program!

I made a promise to myself that I would go along with whatever foods they suggested but was pleasantly surprised to find that they suggested many foods I enjoy. I’m someone who once lost 100lbs in a year, only to slowly gain it back so I’m no stranger to overhauling my eating lifestyle.

Once I started a diet that is more gut health focused I found myself with more energy than I expected. Overall I feel great whenever I eat less carbs and more protein with healthy fats. It’s been very simple to combine good foods that previously weren’t part of my diet (tempeh, kimchi, coconut oil) with sauces, spices and other foods I I love without ruining my Day Two score. I never have post meal energy crashes and when people ask me how I’m feeling, I’ll never say ‘tired’ again.

Now I only crave foods based on feel rather than taste, a total game changer. Definitely the best investment I’ve made in my health. Highly recommended!

You have to “play” with the app a bit - but very quickly you can figure out what foods maintain your sugar/energy levels. If I choose wisely, I don’t end up in a food como - somedays, however I roll the dice and pay the price. The good news is, I know why I’m exhausted and don’t have any energy.

As to the people who are irritated by the fact the app doesn’t give you the “why” - it’s a complicated algorithm based on your gut microbiome, you’ll have to trust the math. Do some testing on your end - eat the foods they recommend avoiding and see how you feel.