Continous Glucose Monitor Program

Continuous Glucose Monitors - Not Just for Diabetics

Continuous glucose monitors were developed for those with diabetes. They not only help diabetics avoid the painful and neverending inconvenience of having to prick fingers to measure blood sugar levels, but they also give a more accurate picture of how blood sugar responds to food and other factors. A CGM takes a reading every 15 minutes, day and night - this is equivalent to 96 finger pricks a day! It provides so much more data than manual glucose monitors ever could. A CGM is an invaluable tool for diabetes management and other conditions.

A CGM is an invaluable tool for diabetes management and other conditions.

I help those with metabolic challenges understand what happens to blood sugar in response to the food, stress, sleep, exercise, etc. A CGM helps people see first-hand what is happening in real time. I have always hoped for the day when CGMs would be more widely available. That day has come! Continuous glucose monitors are now available to those without diabetes.

Continuous glucose monitors are now available to those without diabetes.

The following list will give you an idea of who might benefit from wearing a continuous glucose monitor:

• Those with Type II diabetes who are not eligible for a CGM through their insurance.

• Those diagnosed with prediabetes and metabolic syndrome. A CGM can help people understand how their food impacts their blood sugar and what changes will help them reverse course.

• Those with polycystic ovarian syndrome, which impacts blood glucose levels, causes insulin resistance, and is often treated with diabetes medication. 

• Those who have family members with diabetes. It takes years and often decades to develop diabetes. With a CGM, you can see the trends that lead to diabetes and the sooner the better. 

• Those looking to lose weight. Learning how your glucose (and insulin) levels respond to food can help you understand what changes will support your weight loss goal. 

• Anyone interested in optimizing their health.

Wearing a continuous glucose monitor is an empowering experience. You can try different things and see in real-time the big difference small changes can make. You no longer have to guess what is happening with your glucose level in response to certain foods and other factors - now you can scan, observe, learn, and experiment. This is a game changer!