CGM – Should You Wear One?

by Mila McManus, MD

Wearing a CGM [continuous glucose monitor] provides critical insight into one's unique physiology and how lifestyle choices impact it.

Everyone can benefit from wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor [CGM]. Commonly prescribed for weight management and diabetes management, a CGM can do so much more! Wearing a CGM can give critical insight into a person’s unique physiology and allow the wearer to fine-tune diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices to optimize results. Plus, learning to stabilize your blood glucose is foundational to preventing all diseases and aging.

Last January, we introduced you to CGMs. Our main article discussed who benefits from wearing one, the reasons why, and the problems created by chronically spiking blood glucose. We also described our CGM program. Here is a link to that article.

But wait! There is so much more. Did you know that wearing a CGM can inform you if…

Your sauna, cold plunge, or high-intensity exercise puts too much strain on your body?
Stress alone is causing glucose destabilization?
Food intolerances are causing unexpected glucose spikes and dips?
Overeating or undereating is resulting in irregular glucose fluctuations?
Portions are too large or small? Even a no-carb meal can cause abnormal blood sugar fluctuations if the portions are inadequate or too much.
during long cardio exercises [running, biking, hiking], your glucose remains consistently high throughout? This can signal chronic blood sugar elevation.
your resistance training is paying off and building muscle? Muscles consume glucose!
a part of your home or workspace is moldy? Glucose can react as the immune system reacts to mold. This is something to explore if glucose rises in certain parts of your home or workspace.
an area of your home or workspace is poorly ventilated? High carbon dioxide buildup can cause inflammation in the body and spike glucose.
allergies to pets, dust, and plants are impacting blood sugar.
chemicals, heavy metals, and sometimes bacteria in the body are harming your blood glucose levels?

If you are working hard to take control of your health, wearing a CGM is one way to gather personal information you can use to adjust your lifestyle for optimal results. Check out our CGM Program and call (281) 298-6742 for more information about getting started.

Know you. Be Well.

References:

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