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Revisited: does the evidence on glucose tracking add up?

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CHAPTER

The Misguided Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors

This chapter critically examines the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for nutritional advice in healthy individuals, highlighting their limitations and inaccuracies. It discusses the need for a more holistic approach to personalized nutrition, incorporating various health metrics rather than solely relying on glucose data. The chapter emphasizes the complexities of glucose responses and argues against the marketing of CGMs for general use, advocating for a focus on more relevant health indicators.

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