My wife as a pre surgical test had an A1C of 6.6, she asked to be prescribed at CGM, I used one of the two units myself. The results were shocking for both of us.we both discovered that even what seemed like a small amount of processed carbos could spike our glucose levels to 200 and beyond. We’ve changed our eating habits significantly leaning on what most would be considered a Keto type diet. The result : our glucose levels post meals are now in the 120s with much much less variability, we feel better, and we’ve both been losing weight without much effort. I’ve also learned that 15-30min of walking after eating has a HUGE effect on my glucose, and I’ve never ever been officially diagnosed with diabetes or even pre diabetes, although clearly my insulin sensitivity isn’t good. I think ANYONE can hugely benefit from using a CGM for overall health maintenance! But especially older folks 55 and up especially if overweight. Watching glucose makes it easy to see which foods are having good effect and which aren’t. I don’t understand WHY these ARE’NT available over the counter for anyone, as it’s a hassle and costs more to get them by prescription only. Hopefully this changes in the future.
My husband is overweight, so we had a CGM ordered for him to ensure he wasn’t diabetic. I’m not overweight but was curious about my glucose level. I did 23&Me years ago, and it showed I have a higher likelihood of developing diabetes Type 2. But I’ve never been overweight or had high fasting glucose levels, so I ignored the 23&Me results. I ordered a CGM through Veri just to satisfy my curiosity. The results? My husband had relatively stable glucose levels. I had AWFUL glucose spikes and dips, with (surprisingly) sushi being one of the worst foods for me. Even pepperoni pizza was better 😆 It’s really changed the way I eat and may have prevented me from developing full-blown diabetes.
I'm non. Close to pre. I am using it to prevent it. I have some pounds to lose, am peri menopausal, semi stressful job, and my hormones are out of whack. I don't want to be medicated, albeit due to disease or weightloss. I'm using CGM to track where I'm at, see how my body is reacting, and creating a eating/excercise plan over the next 3 months. I wish it measured other vitals. I just want to be my best me, and having a real time report of how my body is doing would be great for me to learn my body and adjust.
Kevin makes some valid points based on my own exp. First, i am a T2D with blood sugar under control (A1C is 5.3). To achieve this I gave up alcohol 100%. I take the lowest dose of Semaglutide to utilize more effectively the insulin my pancreas makes ( I produce insulin like an oil gusher). Next I got my work outs up to 20 hours a week ( 2 days of biking, 2 days of walking/sprinting and 2 days of lifting. Third I eat low GI fruit for breakfast followed immediately by a work out, a Raw vegan type meal for lunch and Protein and ONLY 100% protein for dinner and nothing else. Nothing after 5 pm. Results are a spike in the AM but limited due to work out, a steady BG after lunch until dinner and a BG around 100-115 until bedtime from dinner with 70-95 throughout sleep. I wake up always under 100 anywhere from 85-98. I rarely go over 140-160 after meals and always return to my pre meal baseline within the 1-2 hour window. I wear the DEXCOM 7 patch and it has allowed me to identify foods that I really should not be eating. For example sweet potatoes and quinoa are low to medium GI foods but wiill spike my BG over 200 if eaten alone. Grilled cheese on sourdough bread with a double side of Chips fried in olive oil only same thing. The biggest issue is the spike fades but hangs around at 130-135> instead of
I’ve worn one for the past 30 days and it has been eye opening and has changed my eating habits significantly. This change may have saved me from becoming pre diabetic in the future (many family members are). I’m definitely pro CGM for at least 30 days to give yourself an understanding of how your body handles certain foods. Then taking that information and making a lifestyle change.
I am obese (100 lbs over). I have gotten decent results from Keto and fasting, for awhile. I do a lot of research while I'm dieting. I do a lot of research while I'm fasting. The problem is that I get mixed messages depending on who Im listening to. Inevitably I find myself entertaining confirmation biases. It's not that I'm lazy about my diets, but I do get frustrated with plateaus and I invariably let old habits creep back in and put all my weight I just lost back on. (every failed weight loss story) I have a feeling that a CGM might be the tool to break the back of this cycle of constant outside affirmation. To be able to watch my blood sugar spike in real time is the best way to break a cream in the coffee habit, or answer a stevia question, an MTC powder question. Instead of constantly searching for answers outside, it makes sense to look inside. I think I need a CGM so that I can start making INFORMED decisions around my weight loss journey. I have all the damn base knowledge and opinions from every darn source out there ... key word ... OUT THERE. Time to start looking inward. You put it in words that hit home ... Thanks Doc.
I’m using one for the first time this week. Non diabetic. My A1C is always perfect but the CGM is showing crazy variability and frequent hypos. The only spikes i get are after hypos. They wake me up but not always. Hoping that my doctor is going to be able to help me interpret the data and work out what’s going on.
I don't know. Heavily recommending, whilst being sponsored is a bit murky. But I am usually pro anyone trying to look after their health, which is better than kicking the can down the road. So to me they are, on balance probably benefical. Always inspired by your videos regardless 😀
I can appreciate the valid points you are making. I tried a CGM for 2 weeks and learned a lot. I’m not gonna buy another one. Good medicine is also about prevention and wearing a CGM for a non diabetic person is just that, prevention. But anyone without diabetes wearing a monitor continuously is not doing anyone any good.
@@drlouiscardinal752 Is it prevention?. A CGM can tell you almost nothing about your likelihood of developing diabetes. 2 hour fasting glucose curve maybe but that can be done with a finger prick as a once off. After more thought and seeing how non diabetics use their monitor it seems it just promotes eating in a way to 'reduce spikes' which we have no evidence reduces diabetes risk or even if the opposite is true. People falsely think higher is 'worse' when in reality it's more likely healthy physiology, so I am at the point where I think they are rather useless to a non-diabetic (not even discussing it's inaccuracy)
I have reactive hyperglycemia and have worn for a month. It is so helpful in preventing a crash but insurance won’t pay. Wish I could find a way to purchase at a reasonable price
It’s just a tool. Preventative medicine is the best medicine. If the producers of the CGMs realize that they have a much broader purchasing group, but price is too prohibitive, they will adjust the cost eventually.
Great topic and video! I am considering CGM as a pre-diabetic. I hope the data shows me how to best modify my behavior with the least disruption. Great insight as to exercise after a meal. However, these CGMs appear to be prescription in the USA. I live in Mexico in the winter and planned to buy them over-the-counter in Mexico. However, Amazon Mexico only has version 1 of the Freestyle Libre. Perhaps a Pharmacy will have the other versions in addition when I arrive in later October and maybe more products that have reviews in the USA. You mention variability between individuals with the same food. How significant is that variability? (How much can I learn from other pre-diabetics versus learning as a willing guinea pig? After posting this comment I will check out the hyperlink to Levels
I’m curious to know if you found it better to purchase in Mexico. I’m Canadian and in Mexico now for the winter and am considering getting one for my husband who has type 2, and I’m overweight with no diabetes.
I’ve worn one when I did an endocrinology rotation and there was an extra sample that was expiring that day that would have otherwise gone in the trash. It helped me figure out some foods that were way worse than I had initially thought and helped keep me accountable. I wouldn’t pay to continue wearing them, but it was nice to have 2 weeks of data from it.
@kevin I am Non-Diabetic and would like to start monitoring my levels as I am getting older, and also overweight for my age, height etc.. I also am having an extremely hard time losing weight, even with exercise and eating right. Can you recommend a good starter CGM device? Not sure what to look for. Many thanks!
Your videos were actually the tipping point for me and my husband to try out CGMs for ourselves... The results were not exactly what we were expecting but have thankfully lead to sustainable behavior change that has fixed the problem
Lol I actually learned that I'm someone who responds horribly to oats (even steel-cut!). I spent three years eating oatmeal almost every single morning thinking I was doing my body a favor
@@annachiara1159so instead of gleaning valuable information to prevent herself from becoming diabetic in the future, she should support someone who already let themselves become diabetic?
Many of the statements in this video are not correct. There is no evidence of any benefits of CGM in healthy individuals. In diabetic patients it is very useful, but not in healthy individuals. But I can understand that the sponsor is good money.
It is also used for people like me who are just hypoglycemia. I am not a diabetic or have prediabetes. I don't get why people like the Doctor in video doesn't even bother mentioning that. Most who think oh this person's blood sugar dropped below 70 is because they are diabetic.
I don’t have diabetes but found the CGM data to be incredibly helpful! I’m hispanic and come from a family that struggles with obesity that has led to other horrible health issues, but I’ve never been overweight. When I took the 23&Me test, the results stated that I have a significantly higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes. I ignored it because I’ve never had high fasting glucose levels. My husband, who is overweight, also wore a CGM for a month. The results? My husband’s glucose levels were relatively stable and fine. Mine were completely erratic! Some foods caused my glucose levels to horribly spike. I’m in my 40s, and I truly think the CGM prevented me from developing diabetes. It’s changed the way I eat, even though I wasn’t eating terribly before. I now realize I should avoid certain foods, like sushi.
There are more doctors now than ever. Yet, general population gets sicker decade after decade. Why is that do you reckon? Btw, I met doctors who are absolute idiots without any logic and common sense.
“Higher glucose variability and higher and more frequent spikes are both associated with accelerated onset of diseases and death, even in non-diabetics”. I find it interesting that throughout the video you’ve shown some interesting papers, however the most important one, which is the correlation between glucose variabilities within the normal range (aka non-diabetics) and death has not been shown (because there isn’t one, obviosly). Please stop advocating for this nonsense. A non-diabetic individual tracking his/her blood glucose levels is absolutely ridiculous.
Instead of promoting CGMs & medical devices, pills, supplements, etc. Why not promote healthy lifestyle changes? We already know what foods we should be eating and how to consume them as mentioned in your video. Making those dietary changes do not require a CGM and they do not make anyone any money- which might be why lifestyle changes aren't taught and pushed as much.
The CGM was eye opening for me. For example, I always thought sushi was healthy. I order regular sushi rolls (just plain tuna & rice) without the fancy sauces. The sushi rice is apparently horrible for me. Even pepperoni pizza didn’t cause the same glucose havoc as sushi - lol.
I had no idea how much jicama spiked my levels. Other food affected me that I did not expect. , Measuring helped me make adjustments that were beneficial. Food is not one size fits all 🤷🏻♀️
My wife as a pre surgical test had an A1C of 6.6, she asked to be prescribed at CGM, I used one of the two units myself. The results were shocking for both of us.we both discovered that even what seemed like a small amount of processed carbos could spike our glucose levels to 200 and beyond. We’ve changed our eating habits significantly leaning on what most would be considered a Keto type diet. The result : our glucose levels post meals are now in the 120s with much much less variability, we feel better, and we’ve both been losing weight without much effort. I’ve also learned that 15-30min of walking after eating has a HUGE effect on my glucose, and I’ve never ever been officially diagnosed with diabetes or even pre diabetes, although clearly my insulin sensitivity isn’t good. I think ANYONE can hugely benefit from using a CGM for overall health maintenance! But especially older folks 55 and up especially if overweight.
Watching glucose makes it easy to see which foods are having good effect and which aren’t. I don’t understand WHY these ARE’NT available over the counter for anyone, as it’s a hassle and costs more to get them by prescription only.
Hopefully this changes in the future.
Agreed, this should definitely be more accessible to the public. Thanks to the work of Levels and similar companies we're moving in that direction.
They aren't available to the public because THEY don't want the general population to become aware what sort of poison garbage we are constantly fed.
My husband is overweight, so we had a CGM ordered for him to ensure he wasn’t diabetic. I’m not overweight but was curious about my glucose level. I did 23&Me years ago, and it showed I have a higher likelihood of developing diabetes Type 2. But I’ve never been overweight or had high fasting glucose levels, so I ignored the 23&Me results. I ordered a CGM through Veri just to satisfy my curiosity. The results? My husband had relatively stable glucose levels. I had AWFUL glucose spikes and dips, with (surprisingly) sushi being one of the worst foods for me. Even pepperoni pizza was better 😆 It’s really changed the way I eat and may have prevented me from developing full-blown diabetes.
I'm non. Close to pre. I am using it to prevent it. I have some pounds to lose, am peri menopausal, semi stressful job, and my hormones are out of whack.
I don't want to be medicated, albeit due to disease or weightloss.
I'm using CGM to track where I'm at, see how my body is reacting, and creating a eating/excercise plan over the next 3 months.
I wish it measured other vitals. I just want to be my best me, and having a real time report of how my body is doing would be great for me to learn my body and adjust.
Kevin makes some valid points based on my own exp. First, i am a T2D with blood sugar under control (A1C is 5.3). To achieve this I gave up alcohol 100%. I take the lowest dose of Semaglutide to utilize more effectively the insulin my pancreas makes ( I produce insulin like an oil gusher). Next I got my work outs up to 20 hours a week ( 2 days of biking, 2 days of walking/sprinting and 2 days of lifting. Third I eat low GI fruit for breakfast followed immediately by a work out, a Raw vegan type meal for lunch and Protein and ONLY 100% protein for dinner and nothing else. Nothing after 5 pm. Results are a spike in the AM but limited due to work out, a steady BG after lunch until dinner and a BG around 100-115 until bedtime from dinner with 70-95 throughout sleep. I wake up always under 100 anywhere from 85-98. I rarely go over 140-160 after meals and always return to my pre meal baseline within the 1-2 hour window. I wear the DEXCOM 7 patch and it has allowed me to identify foods that I really should not be eating. For example sweet potatoes and quinoa are low to medium GI foods but wiill spike my BG over 200 if eaten alone. Grilled cheese on sourdough bread with a double side of Chips fried in olive oil only same thing. The biggest issue is the spike fades but hangs around at 130-135> instead of
Thank you! I feel seen. Yes what spikes me isn't the same as others and I wear it all the time!
I’ve worn one for the past 30 days and it has been eye opening and has changed my eating habits significantly. This change may have saved me from becoming pre diabetic in the future (many family members are). I’m definitely pro CGM for at least 30 days to give yourself an understanding of how your body handles certain foods. Then taking that information and making a lifestyle change.
Can you share more? I am pre diabetic and been monitoring my spikes and numbers. How high did you spiked?
I am obese (100 lbs over). I have gotten decent results from Keto and fasting, for awhile. I do a lot of research while I'm dieting. I do a lot of research while I'm fasting. The problem is that I get mixed messages depending on who Im listening to. Inevitably I find myself entertaining confirmation biases. It's not that I'm lazy about my diets, but I do get frustrated with plateaus and I invariably let old habits creep back in and put all my weight I just lost back on. (every failed weight loss story) I have a feeling that a CGM might be the tool to break the back of this cycle of constant outside affirmation. To be able to watch my blood sugar spike in real time is the best way to break a cream in the coffee habit, or answer a stevia question, an MTC powder question. Instead of constantly searching for answers outside, it makes sense to look inside. I think I need a CGM so that I can start making INFORMED decisions around my weight loss journey. I have all the damn base knowledge and opinions from every darn source out there ... key word ... OUT THERE. Time to start looking inward. You put it in words that hit home ... Thanks Doc.
I’m using one for the first time this week. Non diabetic. My A1C is always perfect but the CGM is showing crazy variability and frequent hypos. The only spikes i get are after hypos. They wake me up but not always. Hoping that my doctor is going to be able to help me interpret the data and work out what’s going on.
I don't know. Heavily recommending, whilst being sponsored is a bit murky. But I am usually pro anyone trying to look after their health, which is better than kicking the can down the road. So to me they are, on balance probably benefical. Always inspired by your videos regardless 😀
I can appreciate the valid points you are making. I tried a CGM for 2 weeks and learned a lot. I’m not gonna buy another one. Good medicine is also about prevention and wearing a CGM for a non diabetic person is just that, prevention. But anyone without diabetes wearing a monitor continuously is not doing anyone any good.
@@drlouiscardinal752 Is it prevention?. A CGM can tell you almost nothing about your likelihood of developing diabetes. 2 hour fasting glucose curve maybe but that can be done with a finger prick as a once off.
After more thought and seeing how non diabetics use their monitor it seems it just promotes eating in a way to 'reduce spikes' which we have no evidence reduces diabetes risk or even if the opposite is true.
People falsely think higher is 'worse' when in reality it's more likely healthy physiology, so I am at the point where I think they are rather useless to a non-diabetic (not even discussing it's inaccuracy)
Would you jsut stfu
I have reactive hyperglycemia and have worn for a month. It is so helpful in preventing a crash but insurance won’t pay. Wish I could find a way to purchase at a reasonable price
Great information, I am currently using CGM ( LEVELS).
Cool thanks for sharing what you found Kevin!
It’s just a tool. Preventative medicine is the best medicine. If the producers of the CGMs realize that they have a much broader purchasing group, but price is too prohibitive, they will adjust the cost eventually.
How often should i record and how do i intepret the readings? Brand new to this, don't have diabetes, just trying to find out why I'm always tired
Very helpful! Thank you!
I been monitoring my spikes since I am prediabetic.. normal people spike too? How high?
Great topic and video! I am considering CGM as a pre-diabetic. I hope the data shows me how to best modify my behavior with the least disruption. Great insight as to exercise after a meal.
However, these CGMs appear to be prescription in the USA. I live in Mexico in the winter and planned to buy them over-the-counter in Mexico. However, Amazon Mexico only has version 1 of the Freestyle Libre. Perhaps a Pharmacy will have the other versions in addition when I arrive in later October and maybe more products that have reviews in the USA.
You mention variability between individuals with the same food. How significant is that variability? (How much can I learn from other pre-diabetics versus learning as a willing guinea pig?
After posting this comment I will check out the hyperlink to Levels
I’m curious to know if you found it better to purchase in Mexico. I’m Canadian and in Mexico now for the winter and am considering getting one for my husband who has type 2, and I’m overweight with no diabetes.
I’ve worn one when I did an endocrinology rotation and there was an extra sample that was expiring that day that would have otherwise gone in the trash. It helped me figure out some foods that were way worse than I had initially thought and helped keep me accountable. I wouldn’t pay to continue wearing them, but it was nice to have 2 weeks of data from it.
I think it could be worth to get one time and maybe test as much as you can during that time like you mentioned
@kevin I am Non-Diabetic and would like to start monitoring my levels as I am getting older, and also overweight for my age, height etc.. I also am having an extremely hard time losing weight, even with exercise and eating right. Can you recommend a good starter CGM device? Not sure what to look for. Many thanks!
CGMs are super helpful, just don't get too obsessed about the data
Your videos were actually the tipping point for me and my husband to try out CGMs for ourselves... The results were not exactly what we were expecting but have thankfully lead to sustainable behavior change that has fixed the problem
Lol I actually learned that I'm someone who responds horribly to oats (even steel-cut!). I spent three years eating oatmeal almost every single morning thinking I was doing my body a favor
Please don’t, instead donate them to diabetic people who can’t afford them.
@@annachiara1159 I'll continue to seek medical care that has legitimate health benefits for myself. I'll also continue to help others in need. ✌️
@@annachiara1159so instead of gleaning valuable information to prevent herself from becoming diabetic in the future, she should support someone who already let themselves become diabetic?
Yes
Kevin what is your favorite GORILLAZ song?
Dr. How about the patient is non diabetic hypoglycemia it is allowed to use cgm
For lows?
Many of the statements in this video are not correct. There is no evidence of any benefits of CGM in healthy individuals. In diabetic patients it is very useful, but not in healthy individuals. But I can understand that the sponsor is good money.
It is also used for people like me who are just hypoglycemia. I am not a diabetic or have prediabetes. I don't get why people like the Doctor in video doesn't even bother mentioning that. Most who think oh this person's blood sugar dropped below 70 is because they are diabetic.
Nice
never been here so early so first
Yeah, but if you are only type 2, not on insulin, you can't get a CGM... grr
The answer is no they’re not useful for non diabetics - but if you buy one you will convince yourself that it is.
If you don't have diabetes, you shouldn't. Next.
I don’t have diabetes but found the CGM data to be incredibly helpful! I’m hispanic and come from a family that struggles with obesity that has led to other horrible health issues, but I’ve never been overweight. When I took the 23&Me test, the results stated that I have a significantly higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes. I ignored it because I’ve never had high fasting glucose levels. My husband, who is overweight, also wore a CGM for a month. The results? My husband’s glucose levels were relatively stable and fine. Mine were completely erratic! Some foods caused my glucose levels to horribly spike. I’m in my 40s, and I truly think the CGM prevented me from developing diabetes. It’s changed the way I eat, even though I wasn’t eating terribly before. I now realize I should avoid certain foods, like sushi.
Not a doctor
There are more doctors now than ever. Yet, general population gets sicker decade after decade. Why is that do you reckon? Btw, I met doctors who are absolute idiots without any logic and common sense.
You? Me either
@@jodyjackson5475 yes
Obesity is not a good marker for metabolic syndrome.
It's a scam.
“Higher glucose variability and higher and more frequent spikes are both associated with accelerated onset of diseases and death, even in non-diabetics”. I find it interesting that throughout the video you’ve shown some interesting papers, however the most important one, which is the correlation between glucose variabilities within the normal range (aka non-diabetics) and death has not been shown (because there isn’t one, obviosly). Please stop advocating for this nonsense. A non-diabetic individual tracking his/her blood glucose levels is absolutely ridiculous.
Instead of promoting CGMs & medical devices, pills, supplements, etc. Why not promote healthy lifestyle changes? We already know what foods we should be eating and how to consume them as mentioned in your video. Making those dietary changes do not require a CGM and they do not make anyone any money- which might be why lifestyle changes aren't taught and pushed as much.
The CGM was eye opening for me. For example, I always thought sushi was healthy. I order regular sushi rolls (just plain tuna & rice) without the fancy sauces. The sushi rice is apparently horrible for me. Even pepperoni pizza didn’t cause the same glucose havoc as sushi - lol.
I had no idea how much jicama spiked my levels. Other food affected me that I did not expect. ,
Measuring helped me make adjustments that were beneficial. Food is not one size fits all 🤷🏻♀️