I'm NOT Diabetic. I Wore a CGM. Here's What I Learned about My Blood Sugar
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- Опубликовано: 13 фев 2023
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CGM stands for, continuous glucose monitor, and that is exactly what this little device from Levels does when you stick it on your skin. It continually monitors your glucose (or sugar) level.
If you have diabetes, you may already be in love with CGMs because they replace the finger pricks that used to be required to track your blood sugar at home. If you're not diabetic, like me, a CGM can teach you so much about how your unique body is handling your lifestyle choices and the foods you eat. No more guesswork, lots of fun revelations. Let's go over what I learned and how Levels is making it possible for everyone, including you, to get one.
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Sadly My physician won't write a prescription for a CGM for me. I asked her because I am prediabetic. She said you have to be referred to an endocrinologist and they have to decide if you need one. We all need one! They don't want preventative care. You have to wait till you are a full blown diabetic. CRAZY! You might want to mention in video a prescription is necessary.
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They will set you up with a doctor as part of the service.
@@ChristineSpringerElaine Thank you for that information. So appreciate.
I tried to get one through the VA in 2013 when I had to inject insulin and they said 'no.'
For a time I was also off my meds and they said since I was doing so well and didn't have inject or take pills I didn't need to check my glucose. After arguing with them I went and purchased a glucose meter. How can I know how I'm doing if I don't check? They couldn't see that logic.🤦🏽♂️
@@donotneed2250 So agree. Makes no cents. Hoping you are still doing well.
Keep trying to get that CGM. It has helped me immensely. . Using that information gained from understanding what spikes your blood. I dropped my A1C from 10 to 6.6.
Type 2 Diabetic here... I had hoped to join a trial for an Endocrinologist "implanted monitor"! Loved the concept of knowing exactly what foods cause my worst spikes without having to deal with a "patch" on my arm and PRICKS. Alas, it was not to be! I did, however, "reverse" diabetes on the keto diet... thanks to your advice and that of the challenges from RUclipsr "BEAT DIABETES!".
Great channel, Beat Diabetes, lots of direct food comparisons in the past shows.
I really like Pastor Dennis!
I avoid carbs and eat only one meal a day. Survive the day with sugarless cream-coffee only. I lost 60 pounds (after gaining them during a steroid treatment) in 2 years and now my BMI is 23.2. It took a huge effort to get rid of eating bread and other carbs but now I feel no desire to eat them anymore. Occasionally I get the sweet tooth though and every 2 weeks or so I may eat a snickers bar but that's it.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
While their device ($199) is cheaper than some other compatible options, the fact that you have to pay an additional $199 just to use the software makes it more expensive than competitors. Hopefully in the future these will be much more affordable and available over the counter.
I think with all of that money, I'd like to use the regular blood glucose tester. CGM is good for some people but I can handle needle. one meal I need 1 for the before meal 5 min. after meal 30min, 60min, 90min and 2 hours after meal. So it quite many poking needle to check blood glucose. But I do drop all sugar added food and some carb food I think my body still need some. If not I got very low energy, my insulin resistant seem very bad now. It may take more time for the body have to work on low carb. Insurance wont let me use CGM at this time.
How much beef could I buy for 400 US Dollars ?
What I didn't see is if there is a reoccurring charge for the CGM. I know the sensor needs to be replaced fairly often but I don't see a price for more sensors. This will cost a lot more than $400 a year.
@@finagill Money money money.
@@finagill yes. I have one. $398 for first month. $199 per month after.
I'm 74 yrs t2d 12yrs. Started a1c 14 , afternoon glucose was 486 first time testing. I also found Beat Diabetes, started timed eating, no carbs no sugar. Now 30 day, all times Average is 97.
I eat egg omelets with jalapeños and onions with cheese, bacon and recently pork belly. Nuts and pepper jack cheese cubes. Not suffering at all .
Great video…I’d forgotten half the stuff you’d done…and you’ve achieved so much! Keep up the great work!
Ahh socialised health care. As a pre diabetic I think this would help prevent me from becoming diabetic. but I can only get one when I become a full blown diabetic. I need to get worse to get better.
You need to get better on your own by following directions on Intermittent Fasting for example by Jason Fung and Losing Weight is the key to reversing Pre-Diabetes into no desease. Your insurance is hoping to save money by encouraging your doctor to teach you to diet and exercise. If you are Pre-Diabetic you should request your doctor to give you a referral to Medical Nutritional Therapy or you can use RUclips and see All videos on Intermittent Fasting by many doctors with Millions of views.
Professor roy Taylor has a scientific University proven way of reversing diabetes . He wrote a book and all proceeds go to research. One of the few legitimate studies . Check him out
If people are finding the CGM beneficial as it shows them their body's immediate response to what they're eating, is it really necessary to be so bossy about what they "need to do" instead? Kind and gentle, thank you! Suggestions always. 😘
Thanks for making a video on this particular trend that is going on right now, Dr. Becky. I’ve been thinking about it for months (trying to decide if I should get it and if so, which brand) and watching you promote it was what I needed to finally do it☺️
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
Trend?
In Australia anyone can buy a CGM and sensor online, no script etc needed. The scanner is about $100 but it's free (I believe) if you just use the app on your phone. A sensor is $100 for 14 days. The brand is Libre. Another reason to be grateful to be Australian :)
In Australia it is only heavily subsidised by Medicare for type 1 diabetics. about $20. twice a month. For type 2 diabetics it is not approved or subsidised in Australia. However if suggested by your GP and covered by a letter from them, it can be acquired from Abbott Laboratories. $AU 110. Per sensor. Lasts 14 days. So. $AU $220. Per month. Is this prohibitive. Yes for majority. I don’t know what you mean “free by using the phone app”. If no sensor - then the app cannot be used??? Of course the app is free…..but the sensor free…. No. I wear a sensor thanks to my most generous son.
@@dorsetboronia6744 Hi :) Oh I thought the app by Libre was free.... It was free to install for me. Previously I'd been using the external scanner device thingy. Sorry I meant that scanner NOT the sensor - my mistake! And yes, there are definite costs involved in you're not a Type 1 diabetic, but at least we can access it easily (albeit at a cost) without a prescription in Australia.
Assuming you have aphone which is environmentally destructive and unhealthy in itself.
$100 every 14 days is a lot for someone who needs it continuously. Type 1 are subsidised and type 2 are not which makes no sense.
@@lolajones1478 I disagree . I think it does make sense. So far as I understand it, Type one is inherited and the sufferer is in no way to blame whereas in the case of Type 2 it is a matter of life style and diet. That is what I understand. In that case there is an argument for saying that those with Type Two should at least in part pay for their own problem.
Your voice and positivity is so rewarding. Thank you . X
what positivity?
If only the insurance companies would pay for these expensive devices, for everyone who’s prediabetic, they would save billions of dollars down the road
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
WOW!!! Love this, Dr. Becky. I'm blown away by the analytics it provides!!! Sharing you video with my FB group!!
Hope you clearly explained to your FB group the hefty annual cost of this for the non-diabetics.
Incidentally, I love your vlogs. Been watching for some time
Super video, you are the absolute best on youtube!
Thank you so much for explaining CGM.
Dr Becky thank you so much for putting this information out. I saw it on one of your other videos and I was so intrigued. I have been off and on keto for almost 5 yrs and was able to get to my lowest adult weight 2 yrs a go. When I started gaining again I became resistant to what had helped me lose before. It was so bizarre. I assume now it was insulin resistance at its finest. I now have to be more strict in order to repair my resistance. This is just what I was looking for. I’m not sure yet of the monitor shipment frequency I will chose but that can come later. Thank you so much!
Good general info on CGMs. I’m definitely gonna get one as I’m insulin resistant, Levels not available in my country though. One issue with the message - high energy exercise is no good for everyone’s metabolism. People with high cortisol or hypothyroidism generally see increased fat retention with extreme exercising. The stress of high intensity can cause sharp cortisol spikes which increase insulin resistance and fat retention.
You are correct.
I’ve been using Levels CGM for almost a year. I have learned so much about my body. Thanks for all your help and information.
Do you use the manual or automatic one?
You are rich! 😀
How much does it cost?
Very smart move. I test my sugars to (not using CGM.) People say, "You are NOT diabetic." I say exactly right!
This is fantastic info ,thanks .
Wow, the logging feature is great. Thank you for such a great video. Will order 2 for me and my wife
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
This was a great motivation and learning too.
Thanks for making it harder for T2 diabetics to get CGM's
I did keto for 6 months I dropped pretty much 50 pounds. I used regular Glucose monitor for the fingers. That help me stay away from food but blood from finger was not niceb😅. Now I want to go back and I'm happy to try this new level monitor.
Nice video, thank you for sharing. Good info.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Thank you for the useful video. I am not a diabetic and I just received my CGM today. I will be treating it as an experiment because I can see that my A1C levels have been rising over time and I want to see which foods are causing that. The levels monitor looks just like a Dexcom G6.
Thank you.
Excellent video. Cute doggie!
Thank you. I have just been told I have type 2. At the moment just trying to change my eating habits. Getting background information
2 years ago I decided to chart my numbers using a simple finger stick kit for about $30. First was to check my fasting blood sugar as soon as I woke up. Then I checked it again at noon while still fasting. That established my lowest or baseline. I was about 30 pounds overweight after a back injury and depression eating. Once I got out of the rut I couldn't shake the weight despite daily exercise of up to an hour and a fairly healthy diet where I dont consume alcohol nor eat much fried food. Just the usual chicken and fish. The best I did counting calories (portion control) and increasing my exercise was 5 pounds.
Then i decided to adjust my diet to stay at my fasting blood sugar as long as possible during daylight hours. What was interesting was that I completely dispensed with exercise and portion control and calorie counting. I wanted to make it the diet that would work for the world's laziest man who likes to eat. 😅
So in the morning I would make this giant breakfast of an enormous omelet with extra egg whites added to the cracked free range egg. I added grilled diced chicken. Two fist fulls of pre chopped broccoli. And cheese that wasnt overly processed. I was a fan of Buffala back when it was still cheap. I would season generously with garlic, onion, cumin, cilantro and herbs d'province. I would keep a bowl of Bush's seasoned black beans mixed with organic lentins (with more seasoning, heavy on the cumin and smoked paprika). And one small portion of fruit (at least 100 mcg of Vitamin C). For lunch another big portion meal of wild fish or more chicken, whatever beans you're in to, a whole avocado and air fryer baked vegetables like brussel sprouts rolled in soy sauce, garlic powder, dijon mustard and keto syrup. The point of these two meals is to get 70% of your protein in by 2pm when you are the most alert. Remembering I did zero exercise to mirror the tendencies of the average man. I'd have another small portion of fruit usually wild blueberries with whipped cream and these keto muffins or pancakes made from almond flour, chocolate humus, organic peanut butter.
You get the point. Once a week I'd an actual wheat or barley based flour like pizza or sandwich.
The blood sugar readings were done 30 minutes after a meal. And once an hour thereafter until I was back at the fasting sugar. Depending on what I ate I started to see which foods lingered the longest and which returned my blood sugar back to the fasting level within 2 hours or less. There wasnt much variation for me among low carb foods. Also I'd check blood sugar after a precisely 1 mile walk immediately after a meal at a walking pace necessary to raise my heart rate slightly. Smart watch or activity bracelet very useful here. The blood sugar spike was always lower after a walk than just plopping down on the sofa after a meal. If I was on the run I'd eat and then plan my shopping trip right after to walk down the blood sugar spike. Never the meal after the shopping. On the go meals were often grilled chicken strips, a big bottle of Perrier or Pellegrino and beans if they had it. Or string cheese which are always in the fridge at quick convenience stores or gas stations. And a bag of nuts. Also helpful before you leave the house eat a spoonful of organic peanut butter and a shot of whipped cream washed down with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Takes 2 seconds but keeps the blood sugar drop that makes you hangry and prone to cheat.
The bottom line conclusion was if I kept blood sugar within 20% of my fasting blood sugar for at least 10 waking hours by bedtime my metabolism would make the "switch" to fat burning while I slept. The first weeked I lost 3 pounds. Then 1 pound per week... every week. It was so easy in that I was eating way more volume and hadn't done a lick of exercise. And my taste buds started changing in that a little bit of something sweet tasted very sweet. I also cut out all the artificial sugars and diet drinks which I think were spiking my blood sugar. So sparkling waters lemon and lime juice and a small squirt of those Stevia based flavor drink drops like Stur.
6 month update:
i have completely reversed my elevated liver enzymes to within the reference range. my internist calculated that my cirosis risk was reduced to below one percent. my total cholesterol is below 200. they still put me on a low dose statin and it further reduced my score to 130. i'm calling this the half plate rule. half the pan you cook or plate you prepare should be vegetables. lean on broccoli or cauliflower as the base, add some onions red or white or both, generous garlic, and yellow peppers which have the highest vitamin c levels of any widely available plant. the other half should be a couple of spoons of starch like rice or potatoes if it scratches that itch for a carb craving. increase your legumes and lentils/pulses bit by bit until you can comfortably tolerate a generous serving of this protein source and reduce your animal protein source. Saturdated fats are a contributor to metabolic syndrome and insulin ressistance in certain people much like refined carbs and refined sugars. Fiber be it vegetables or beans should be doing the heavy lifting to feed your gut bacteria and keep your insulin levels as static as possible. unless you have thyroid condition this should improve your bloodwork across the board in a matter of months. And obviously avoid alcohol and limit to just special ocassions.
basically you were eating keto which diminishes appetite
@Allison Jones more like low carb. Keto is essentially zero carb such that you suppress your blood sugar to an unusually low number and keep it ther. That's nearly impossible for most people. The CGM monitors and what I do with the finger stick measuring is to find the specific amount of carbs you can personally get away with at each meal and still lose weight. Which is far easier to stay on then ketogenic diets.
@Allison Jones by the way. I didn't suppress my aperitite. In fact I ate larger portions with more calories than before. I would even say the more I ate the less likely I was to gravitate towards foods that spike blood sugar.
Wow!! Good for you! I love your story =) I do not need to lose weight but am working on doing clean keto to prevent health issues (I am 61). My trouble is I can easily skip breakfast and have an eating window of 4-6 or 8 hours most days (1-8pm or so). However, I feel it is better on the body to eat earlier in the day. I will be working on this! Thank you for your informative comment!
@Renee Keller I forget his name but there's a nutrition expert who is often interviewed about protein specifically. A controversial topic. He said he didn't see any benefits for intermittent fasting in older people for precisely the reason you stated. Diminished absorption of nutrients as we age requires eating more quantities. Which is counter intuitive. Basically young people can extract everything they need from smaller portions and need much less protein. Whereas the older we get the more we need to eat. He did however see a huge benefit to time restricted eating where you stop eating after Sundown. I don't think most people understand the difference in the two. Nor the importance of eating with the circadian rhythmic pattern.
Wow that is so cool!
I just replaced my first CGM and I love this device. I am completely aware of how various foods affect my body and I eat very healthy. However I may be 63, but I am very active. Kayak, biking, walking and I live in the country and there is always something to do.
I highly encourage any diabetic to consider using a CGM. I was surprised about some food impacts I have experienced and the lag time of both foods and NPT protein based insulin on my glucose. Your video is fantastic by the way and I shared it will all of my type 2 friends… only because I do not know any type 1’s.. thank you and you gained another subscriber.
Did you wear it on the arm or the stomach area?
@@sheila7814 back of my arms. Alternation arms every two weeks
Nice one thanks
Thank you for the information.:)
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Thank you
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I found having Intollerances with food caused me to have reactive hypo and doctor kept saying it was anxiety but a random check found this was not the problem so I had to learn the hard way
all via myself how to keep my blood up and change foods to keep it over 4 up around 5 or higher most of the time, also have to eat 2 times a day to keep it good, so I had to get rid of most good and bad carbohydrates to get this result and also keep my blood pressure down.
Nothing like learning all yourself and keeping records for the last 6 months to get here.
What do you mean eating only two times a day? I’m suspecting I have reactive hypo but I feel like I have to eat 4 meals to stay stable otherwise symptoms come
That was a very interesting presentation 😊
You mean a sales pitch.
I've been type 2 for a decade. From my experience, individuals whom use insulin before each meal, highly qualify for cgm. I finger stick 5-6 times per day. In the beginning, one med, 1 stick 3 times per week,. Endo switched to cgm, when I began insulin 4x daily,.. Hope info helps others.
Thank you, doctor, for introducing us to this health tool. These have definitely piqued my interest. However, like many other commenters, I’m stymied by the cost. While I can see it definitely has advantages over my One Touch Ultra glucose meter, I can’t justify the extra cost. I can get quite a few of the benefits of a CGM just by testing myself often and consistently with my One Touch.
At a use of $1 a test one month is already $30 Test every meal and your at $90 a month. Unless you can get yours test strips for less.
Nice, I use Libre and Blucon device and it has been life saver for me, I've been able to manage my glucose levels and avoid dangerous lows, especially at night. The Linkblucon app's alarms have been a life-saver for me, providing peace of mind and allowing me to sleep more soundly.
Extraordinary video.
Thank you...
I've been waiting for something like this for a long time to be able to see how a non-diabetic organism reacts to various food stimuli and physical effort...
It's just that the video is not complete... I mean, it would be good to make another video with something that matters and which, probably, many people do... He he... it would mean making a small sacrifice... like whether you eat two cakes or full chocolate and drink a glass of juice like Pepsi or Cola with sugar... and also combine it with a physical effort... Then we would really be interested in how it would work and how the concentration of sugar in the blood would fluctuate and how much the blood sugar would increase in a normal person if he ate such sweets.
Again... Thank you!
You’re absolutely right. I am diabetic type 2 and I am definitely in love with my CGM. Although I have Dexcome and my insurance pays for it. It changed my life and finally after 26 years fighting with diabetes I am seeing some signs of victory. It’s a must for people with diabetes. I’m hoping it becomes more affordable. In long run it’s cheaper than being blind or losing kidney but our lovely healthcare system don’t pay for preventative actions. If you have diabetes sell your car and buy a CGM if you wanna live.
By the way Level is pricey and you should look for other available options although their service is appreciated.
CGM's just replace the glucose meters, a lazy person's way of pricking their fingers. It's not all that bad, y'all make it sound like torture - sheesh!!! I reject your quote, "buy a CGM if you wanna live." Just grow up and prick your finger.
@@lindao7887 interesting observation thanks.
T2D is curable and reversible. You know that right ?
@@adelarsen9776 yes, it will seem to go away with proper care, but your body is predisposed to diabetes, if you let yourself go again, it will return. It's always there, just dormant.
@@lindao7887 No. You're incorrect.
T2D is completely curable and removable.
Note : When you reverse T2D you can't go back to eating non-human food.
You can't fix the problem and then start eating the same food that gave you T2D to start with.
Live like a human - Eat like a human.
Don't eat sugars, carbs, seed oils nor processed foods. Eat once a day and get good sunshine, good sleep, exercise and don't drink alcohol.
That's how humans are supposed to be.
You look great!!
This is a truly brilliant device, the only downside is that it is out of financial reach for the people who need it most.....but isn't that always the case for those on a limited budget.
I am very interested in this type of monitoring. Are you able to give us more affordable options?
awesome.. I tend to have sugar spikes .. I have gastroparesis, I never know when my stomach will decide to start digesting....so sudden spikes.. will check it out
Medicare won't cover one for my neighbor because she not on insulin...yet. Another neighbor is now blind from her diabetes.
Good price for a no script continuous monitor. Thank you
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Your sweet dog is still exercising! Jennifer 🤗
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
OMG. I asked my Dr for this and could not get it because I’m not diabetic (yet). I have been waiting just for this. Thank you so very much!!!
Hope you read the fine print before buying this. It's very expensive and all will be out of your pocket. $398 for the first month (app and monitors) then $199 per month for monitors.
Thank you Dr. Can this be prescription based?
Dr. Becky, thank you for the information. It’s a wonderful idea but, I know for me at least, it’s unrealistic. My husband and I are retired and live on a small income. Paying $199 a year for membership and $199 a month is a bit steep. I averaged it out per month and it’s about $215 a month. For my husband and I that’s a car payment. Sorry, I can’t justify the cost. I’m on your 40 Day program and I’ll have to just work with that and the Cronometer. I am a diabetic on insulin but I don’t use it 3 or more times in a day, just once. So insurance and Medicare are out. I’m a vet and can’t get through them, either. I’ll just have do without. Thanks, though.
Think a CGM is useful if you’re serious about your health and plan to use if for a set period of time to gather information. I used a different brand in the UK, much more expensive on a monthly basis and did it for an 8 week period. Confirmed caffeine sends my blood sugar skyward and then crashes. I learned that I sometimes go hypoglycaemic overnight and that I didn’t know, it tied in with nights when I was restless and felt awful. Also when I felt I needed a snack before bed. So those times i didn’t deny myself and made sure i had something long lasting. I can’t exercise because of structural issues and M.E. so rely on common sense eating. Already knew through home blood testing that my HbA1c test was great and stable across 2 yrs. have a look and see what other CGMs might be available to you.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
Thanks for the proper review, I almost bought it but after realising I do Omad too its of no use to me. Cheers
I went to their site and the first thing it demands is personal information.
That is the end of our interaction. I want full details of the product before they get my details
see my comment... it might be all you need to know.
@@larryag99 thanks Larry, great comment
As to learning- moving forward, what is the best blood sugar level we should shoot for? Before eating something, to deciding it’s time to eat again. Trying to reduce insulin and get sugar at proper levels
I'm Typ 2 and use Dexcom One, it takes me a few pints of Guinness before I can press that orange button, I have no idea why as it does not hurt, but I could never ever do the finger prick check as I have a phobia to needles. I can not say just how happy I am with a CGM!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
You have such a calming personality. 🥰
A couple of years ago I had some bloodwork done and my doctor was telling me that even though my A1C was in the 5.5 range I was considered pre-diabetic and should loose some weight. There were a couple of different programs that she recommended she wouldn't provide much information on what I needed to do to get my A1C levels down. Your videos have been instrumental in providing just the right information needed to get myself into a healthy state. Now I'm really interested in the CGM. It's the lie detector for dieting. The numbers are right there and provides the exact feedback needed to keep me honest.
Thank you for sharing,
Can I convert my sugar reading from (mg/dL) to (mmol/L) ?
Did the same thing, it is not too expensive over here, about 70€ for 2 weeks. The results were sobering. I am not even sure anymore that I am not diabetic (at 39 and less than 120 pounds). I learned that I need to change my eating habits… but eating the sugary food that I have already stored will take forever even if I don‘t buy more.
throw them out.
hey it's been awhile. I've loved your bulletproof coffee tests with uh...that other guy. You should try some more options...like whole eggs, egg yolks, collagen, more potentially insulinogenic substances.
I asked my GP whether I should wear a CGM for a while to see whether my glucose levels were normal. He said no and a routine measurement for kidney or liver function was a better long-term measure, and mine was okay. I'm sure this new device is a blessing for diabetics but for others it might be wise to check whether someone is trying to sell you something that doesn't provide any actual benefit.
You sound wise.
So your doctor is happy to keep testing you regularly but only at a long interval. You have no idea what you have done in that period. No information about the effects of your life style as it happens. You give a lot of credence to the knowledge of your doctor, may be more than you should.
Do you have to have a prescription? Also, is the discount still valid? This video was made over a year ago. I am borderline diabetic and found out because I did some outside blood work at a lab. I would like to monitor it myself to see if I can bring it down so the doctors won’t pressure me into doing drugs, etc. Please advise on how to get one.
A CGM, any CGM is cost prohibitive for any poor person who is not diabetic and whose insurance will not pay for one. I am both poor and retired and non-diabetic so my insurance will not cover the cost of a CGM. It's like the recommendation to only eat grass fed beef & organic pasture eggs--great if you can afford it, otherwise you're out of luck.
Free style is doing a trial through co pilot free of charge. Try that.
Do dirty keto... this is still 1000x better than eating lots of processed food and ignoring all signs of (pre-)diabetes.
And do workouts or at least go on walks, every little bit helps!
@@karenhuffer3863 do you mean Freestyle Libre? I have a script and with Abbott pays $29 and I pay $44 per monitor. I’ve been using since Jan 9.,, I’m just getting down to just over 100 indicating an issue. But this is much improved from 160’s. This monitor she speaks of, seems much more interesting
I am in the U.K. At the end of 2021 I was diagnosed as being pre-diabetic so I tweaked my diet to a lower carbohydrate one and cut out snacking and I lost 30 lbs over the next six months. A friend told me about the Abbott Freestyle CGM and that I could have a two week free trial, which did. I was delighted with the information it gave me about my blood sugar levels and which foods caused spikes as I could then adjust my diet accordingly. I had another blood test in June 2022 and my blood sugars were back to normal levels.
In the U.K. if you have Type 1 Diabetes you qualify for a CGM through our National Health Service, if you have Type 2 Diabetes you have to pay for a CGM and at the moment an Abbott Freestyle costs £116 ($140) a month.
At 75 I believe I was prediabetic at 145 using a $30 caretouch finger prick.
A low carb diet had me lose 70# and with more exercise got down to around 100 everyday . My vision and hearing inproved..
My best to you. 🙂
Blood sugar is tightly controlled by a healthy body through insuline. So it really does not tell very much. When your blood sugar behaves abnormally you are already metabolically sick or contiuously eating carb junk and forcing to become sick.
Just restrict carbs to ~ 100g/day. You save money on usless devices, food cost and med care.
May I ask if this tool is fine with the water from the daily shower?
I am not diabetic but have reactive hypoglycemia. Was diagnosed about 50 years ago and have struggled with the diet for years. Since hearing of this device, I wonder if it would help me. Lately my body seems to be changing and I could use help.
😖 Sticking the finger has never sounded good to me! Soooo very glad you have brought an alternative to our attention! I appreciate all your videos & wish you & your husband shalom!
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It’s so great a CGM is being produced for use by non diabetics, thanks for showing what it can do. Really valuable being potentially preventative medicine saving many healthcare dollars and suffering by understanding our bodies better.
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I've been experiencing hypo episodes so I'm going to a dr but I would love that
I use the Eversense E3 CGM which lasts for 180 days soon to be 365 but I'm a diabetic. I have a close friend who watched your video and wants to start tracking how food, stress and exercise affects his glucose levels. I recently read that Eversense has the best accuracy especially with hypoglycemic events should he entertain getting Eversense even though he's not a diabetic? He has no issue with the insertion since he knows I been on Eversense for 5 years and I've had no problems. He feels he had some low blood sugar events in recent years. Thx
I am T2D with BG under control with diet, exercise, Ozempic and NO ALCOHOL. Current A1C is 5.5. My wake up or fasting number is 80-95. I use a CGM and have been able to eliminate foods that cause not just a spike in BG numbers but a lingering higher level the next day or even a few days. I really didn’t learn anything new but rather just confirmed what I suspected all along. Specifically certain food choices raise BG levels or those spikes to avoid. Sourdough bread grilled cheese sandwich with a side of potato chips. Meatballs pasta in tomato sauce. 2 scoops of ice cream (no added sugar). Most fruits especially pineapple. With the CGM it’s akin to being over the ocean piloting a plane with not enough fuel due to a leak to make it to land. As the pilot you order the crew to start tossing out of the plane anything not nailed down to save on fuel have a chance to make it to land. That’s what the CGM does. It identify foods that you need to toss out to make it to your safe BG level destination. Another important fact: As long as i work out ( i bike walk and lift in 2-3 separate sessions totaling 10,000 steps plus weights or about 3 hours total daily 6 days a week) I can eat what I desire within reason because my BG drops 20-50 points during my work out. So I eat foods pre-workout that normally I shouldn’t indulge because my body with the exercise uses it up as fuel without the spike. Best diet to control BG numbers without spikes? Raw vegan 5 days a week with fermented seed cheeses some LG fruits like berries kiwi. Weekends eat what you want just portion control and monitor with your CGM accordingly. Good luck.
So does this thing poke a hole in your skin to draw blood, or does it use some other method?
I find this super interesting, I’m nervous about the cost though. How long does a CGM last and how much are they each time?
The Dexcom G6 sensor lasts for 10 days. The transmitter that attaches to the sensor lasts 3 months. When changing the sensor after the 10 days the transmitter is taken off the expired sensor and it inserted into the new sensor.
I can't address the cost. I'm a type 1 diabetic and on Medicare so the CGM's are at no extra cost for me. The issue I have with "non-diabetics" using these sensors is the possibility that sensors will not be available for those of us that literally rely on them to stay in reasonable control of our disease. Using a CGM as "a toy" to see that a salad doesn't have much affect on one's glucose (usually), to seeing a spike whereas eating pasta or piece of pie should be on the obvious side of logic. IMHO
CGMs do not give accurate glucose levels. Mine runs anywhere between 20 to 40 points higher than a glucose meter (tested to be accurate with my doctor). They will show you trends which are very helpful for testing responses to food groups, but not actual levels. Today, it read 185 but actual was 130. I don’t know about you, but differences like this can be a matter of life or death for a diabetic.
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Thank you.
May you be well.
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@@dr.christopherjohnson4840 Sure sir. My wishes for a good year to you also. I am from Greece. I am 26. Sometimes I am searching for the science's opinion on health and nutrition.
Really love your videos. I've been in ketosis for over 2 years and enjoying many benefits, including fasting with very little discomfort. NEVER had DM; A1C has always been quite good.
I was ASTOUNDED recently when I had surgery and learned preop that my liver was pumping out glucose under that stress - at 159. Nurse told me I should probably chat with my PCP about looking into DM. Struck my tickle-bone, that one.
We did to A1C after that and, not to anyone's surprise, it was perfectly normal. Fascinating what the brain tells our bodies to do.
Fascinating! Good for you for doing so well with fasting. I’ve been fasting daily for 2 years and it’s pretty easy for me, even to do OMAD but I struggle with my belly fat. Annoying as heck!
😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😂😅😅”…in ketosis for 2 years”. You’re either FOS or stupid or both.
"Your liver was pumping out glucose????"
@@signalfire6691 Yes. The liver does that
@Alice Clearman, PhD I just had minor surgery. I know all handle stress differently, but I wonder what my BG was?! I was living in dread with this minor operation.
A CGM would have told me. I am one who wishes I could more easily get a hold of one more easily and less cost. I don't mind pricking finger, but CGM is brilliantly instantaneous without 10-20-30+ sticks per day. That is not laziness, just common sense.
I found out, that physical activities I loathe (really LOATHE) result in - to me - extreme spikes in blood sugar, while the ones I love lead to a signidicant reduction of my blood sugar. I work out in a fasted state, too. Have been wearing a CGSM for over 3 months, so data is valid ;) Mountain climbing - which I loathe - leads to an immediate spike up to 150 mg/dl, coming from the low 70ies (that's normal to me in a fasted state) Ice water swimming or swimming in general leads to a drop in my blood sugar down to the higher 50ies. Mind that I seem to thrive under low blood sugars, so perhaps add 10 to 20 mg /dl to my numbers. for reference Anyone else experienced that, that the blood sugar rises when doing activities one doesn't like and going down with activities one does like? My husband experienced the same. Mountain climbing: Blood sugar dropped (he loves it, ain't I a lucky girl?), swimming; went up up up (he hates it).
A guess, with heavy exercise the need to increase blood sugar is a normal response especially if fasted, to supply energy? My Ketone urine levels as detected drop to very low after exercise which is counter intuitive, as after an hour's exercise I am burning fat and generating ketones..... I assume I am burning them up not peeing them out lol. My particular concern would be if the blood glucose does not return to a Normal low resting level. It's a bit like the criticism that blood lipids increase on a ketogenic diet, of course they do, you are transporting fats to burn instead of sugars.
Doesn't stress raise blood sugar?
Maybe your body is considering the workout you don't like to be stressful
Does the cgm require a monthly payment for the service of the chart?
YOU NEED A PRESCRIPTION 'MEDICAL CONSULTATION' TO BUY IT. Yes, I'm shouting.
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It is only currently available in the US.
I wish there was an economical way to do this. Many of us just can't afford the cost.
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Very cool! I wonder if my hlth insurance will cover that?
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I'm type 2... but i've nearly beaten it. with counting the carbs. keeping it down to the equivalent of 14g carbs every couple of hours.. down to 6.5 now.. if i can get it lower, ill be in remission... its made me lose about 4.5 stone.< 60lb>
Excellent video. You have a lovely speaking voice and the mic. gave a perfect sound. I was expecting to have to switch off as soon as the hugely annoying background "tinkly "music started. Thank goodness you chose to leave it out.
I was saying the same thing to myself. She reminds me of Marisa Peer a little. Calm, soothing, and knowledgeable.
EXCESS SUGAR IS NOT JUST STORED IN THE FAT CELLS IT'S ALSO STORED IN MUSCLE CELLS, ANS AS A INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETIC I CAN LOSE WEIGHT SIMPLY BY NOT INJECTING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF INSULIN.
I followed the link and it seems that Levels is not available in Canada…is that correct?
Where can I buy this CGM product myself and what exactly is the model?
How about squats after meals? It will help blood sugar come down very quickly but is it necessary?
Is this a good machine to check very low dangerous blood glucose my blood glucose goes super low and l feel like if l don’t eat sugar l gone pass out
Do you have to have a certain kind of cell phone or plan? Thanks Dr. Becky Jennifer 🦋😃 So this isn't used with cell phone sorry.
How much is this CGM? Thanks 🙏🏼
i want one
Thank you for the info! Also for being honorable with being attractive without being an exhibitionist ! 8:49
CGM is over-the-counter in Germany. Basic proactive prevention. One would think insurance companies would encourage these to avoid more costly medical cost in due to future health complications.
7:00 oh boy I feel exactly the same... love cycling but weight lifting is soooo boring and painful.
Hey Becky, this was good, but I would have loved to see what happened when if had something like a couple of biscuits or one of those Christmas fruit mince pies. Thanks for the video.
How can I get this without a prescription, at a reasonable cost to me?
im confused , help me out here... my pharmacy and pcp both say I need a prescription for a cgm ...and then claims I dont qualify for the prescription because im just in the "pre-diabetes " stage and not on insulin.... so how do you get one when not technically a diabetic yet ??? I think it would be extremely helpful at this point to continuously see what is spiking my glucose levels now instead of waiting for it to get worse