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The Truth About Glucose Spikes, Ultra Processed Food and Microbiome Tests - Dr Nicola Guess
Dr Karan Explores
Monitor for Pathology, Not Trend
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are essential for managing diabetes but are largely unnecessary for individuals without glucose control issues, such as non-diabetics and those without pre-diabetes or insulin resistance. The use of CGMs by the general public is often promoted by influencers and content creators without sufficient evidence to support their benefits for individuals without pathology. Glucose levels in healthy individuals rarely pose a risk and should not be used as a metric for health interventions, as they often reflect underlying health conditions rather than requiring direct action. Recommendations like pairing carbs with protein for lowering glucose spikes misrepresent the reality that glucose levels in non-diabetics do not reach harmful concentrations. Overall, addressing the root health issues is more important than monitoring glucose levels in the absence of diagnosed metabolic conditions.
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