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The Extra Scoop: The Truth About Glucose Monitors


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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have exploded in popularity, promising everything from weight loss to personalised health insights — but are they really delivering?

To help us make sense of the science, we’re joined by Dr. Javier González, Professor of Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Bath. Javier recently co-authored a study exploring how CGMs impact non-diabetic adults, and found that they might be giving misleading feedback and even encouraging unhelpful dietary choices.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Blood sugar 101 

  • What CGMs are and how they work

  • The key findings from Dr. González’s recent study

  • Common myths and misconceptions about glucose tracking. Are CGMs actually beneficial for people without diabetes?

  • The risks of relying too heavily on health tech

  • Simple, science-backed strategies for managing blood sugar — without a monitor

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