Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Is It Right for You?
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a powerful tool for understanding how your body responds to food, exercise, and daily life.
What Is CGM?
A sensor worn on the skin tracks glucose levels throughout the day and night.
Provides real-time data and trends about your blood sugar.
Who Should Use CGM?
Best For: People interested in seeing how diet and exercise affect their glucose, especially those with prediabetes or wanting to optimize wellness.
Not for Everyone: Over-the-counter CGMs are not for people on insulin or medications that lower blood sugar-they don’t have alarms for dangerous lows.
Benefits of CGM
Motivation: Real-time feedback helps you see the impact of lifestyle choices.
Personalization: Allows you and your provider to tailor your diet, exercise, and habits for better health.
Prevention: Early insights can help prevent diabetes or other metabolic issues.
Applying This in the Real World
Track Patterns: Use CGM data to notice which foods spike your blood sugar and which keep it steady.
Set Goals: Work with your provider to set achievable health goals based on your CGM trends.
Stay Accountable: Seeing real numbers can motivate you to stick with healthy habits.
Experience a New Kind of Care - At Serene Primary Care, I offer personalized guidance on using CGMs as part of your wellness journey.