How To Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor for Maximum Benefit

In this video, we are discussing how best to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to maximize its health benefits. SUPPORT OUR CREATION OF FREE CONTENT PATREON:   / nourishedbyscience   TIP JAR: https://nourishedbyscience.ck.page/pr... SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL FOR MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS    / @nourishedbyscience   JOIN THE NOURISHED BY SCIENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM https://nourishedbyscience.com/preven... VIDEO DESCRIPTION Continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, have become very popular among people suffering from diabetes and those seeking to optimize their health. They are a wonderful and fun piece of ‘health tech’ that provides detailed data on circulating sugar levels, and how they respond to food intake, exercise, sleep, and stress. CGMs therefore have the potential to help people understand a key metric of their health. This video discusses four points to help viewers use their CGMs to their maximum benefit. LINK TO BLOG POST ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIDEO, INCL. REFERENCES https://nourishedbyscience.com/?p=6178 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:42 What is a continuous glucose monitor? 2:34 The blood sugar response is only one of many health effects of a food 5:40 A CGM doesn’t measure the effects of a food on glucose tolerance 8:40 Keep it real! 10:18 Do not obsess over every little increase in your blood sugar levels 16:20 Summary and conclusion LINKS Nourished by Science Online: Homepage: https://www.nourishedbyscience.com Twitter:   / nourishedbysci   Facebook   / nourished-by-science-590314798319620   SIMILAR VIDEOS Regulation of Blood Sugar:    • The Regulation of Blood Sugar: Everything ...   DISCLOSURES AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY In the video, I am showing data that were generated using the Veri app, which collects glucose measurements using an Abbott FreeStyle Libre sensor. Note that I am not affiliated with Veri, Abbott, or any of the other CGM manufacturers, and I have not received any payment from any such company for this post, the associated video, or any other service. For other disclosures: https://nourishedbyscience.com/disclo... DISCLAIMER The content of this video, this YouTube channel in general, and our blog at www.nourishedbyscience.com is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be health or medical advice. Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information posted to this Website, we can make no guarantees as to how the information and advice provided herein will affect you and your personal situation. If you need or require individual advice or guidance, then you should consult with a professional who can assist you. For our full disclaimer, please refer to https://nourishedbyscience.com/discla...