The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)

The podcast discusses the rising use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) among individuals without diabetes, highlighting concerns around misinterpretation of the data they provide. Many patients believe that glucose spikes indicate unhealthy dietary choices and may inadvertently make worse food selections based on the readings from these devices. The speakers emphasize that the rise and fall of glucose levels, particularly after meals, is a normal physiological response rather than a cause for alarm. There is a distinct difference between temporary spikes after eating and chronic high glucose levels, which are linked to health risks such as prediabetes and diabetes.