In this episode, we dig into the hype around continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and why they’ve suddenly become a wellness must-have. We share real patient stories that span the spectrum—from genuinely helpful use to unintended harm—and use them to explore what’s driving the trend, what people hope these devices will reveal, and where things can get confusing or stressful. We also unpack what “more data” really means in real life, why interpretation matters, and how personalization can be both empowering and risky.

00:00 Podcast Mission
01:18 CGM Patient Stories
03:38 Social Media Claims
06:24 Why CGMs Are Trending
09:59 Real Benefits And Limits
12:43 How CGMs Actually Work
16:51 Who Benefits Most
23:06 Prediabetes And Healthy Users
27:29 Normal Range Anxiety
33:19 CGMs In Eating Disorders
37:17 Silent Hypoglycemia Risk
38:19 CGM Study Extremes BMI
40:37 Biofeedback Versus Harm
43:06 CGM Harms And Overuse
44:18 Whipples Triad Proof
45:34 Normal Spikes Aren’t Disease
49:18 Psychological Burden Study
54:44 Carb Reintroduction Crashes
01:00:19 Practical CGM Use Guidance
01:07:21 Work With A Dietitian
01:08:43 Final Disclaimer

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