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Are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Making You Healthier?
Continuous glucose monitors can show you how your blood sugar responds to food, exercise, sleep, and stress. But more data does not always lead to better decisions.
In this episode, I explain why a glucose spike is not automatically harmful, why ice cream can appear "better" than a banana on a CGM, and how focusing on individual readings can distract you from the bigger picture. We'll also discuss when a CGM may be useful, when an inexpensive glucose meter could be enough, and the question that matters most: Does lowering the number on your screen actually make you healthier?…
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