Blood sugar monitoring devices are not only for patients
From medical technology, continuous blood glucose monitoring (CGM) is becoming a new "health trend". Many people without diabetes still use this device to monitor their body's reaction after meals, exercise or sleep.
According to Dr. Sohaib Imtiaz, Chief Medical Officer at verywell Health, using CGM can helping users see real-time biofeedbacks, thereby changing eating and living behavior to be healthier. He believes that the group of people who are in the process of losing weight or at risk of prediabetes are the most obvious beneficiaries of this monitoring.
Seeing a spike in blood sugar after a high-starch meal makes them proactively adjust their menu, get more exercise and pay attention to sleep, says Dr. Imtiaz.
Tools to help change behavior, not health insurance
Although CGM can help users better understand the body, there is currently no clinical evidence to confirm that wearing this device helps improve health in people without diabetes. CGM is not a diagnostic or treatment tool, says Dr Imtiaz. It only provides data to make you more aware of the link between diet, exercise and sleep quality.
Some users share that they feel more focused and less tired when monitoring blood sugar levels. However, these results are still largely individual, with insufficient scientific basis to recommend widespread.
Experts recommend that people who are overweight, have relatives with type 2 diabetes or are often tired after meals can consult a doctor before trying CGM. For the majority of healthy people, maintaining a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and exercising regularly is still the most natural and effective "health monitoring device".
The information in the article is for reference only, not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly to your doctor for accurate advice that is suitable for your health condition.
