Continual glucose monitors

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

PP I understand what you're saying, but I think if you're really wanting to truly understand why people are using a CGM who are not diabetic, then you need to educate yourself on what insulin spikes do to everyone's system not just those who are diabetic. Understanding this will prevent more T2 diabetes. Isn't that important also? I have two autoimmune conditions, it's no fun trust me I know. But I would never even dream of saying to someone who might be using a product or technology that I am currently using to manage my two conditions - yet they don't have my two conditions as being distasteful. I find this thinking very strange. Maybe you're just in a negative cycle or in a "whoa is me" state right now, and that is okay if that's you want. But please understand that you are sounding quite selfish, and maybe a little angry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

PP I understand what you're saying, but I think if you're really wanting to truly understand why people are using a CGM who are not diabetic, then you need to educate yourself on what insulin spikes do to everyone's system not just those who are diabetic. Understanding this will prevent more T2 diabetes. Isn't that important also? I have two autoimmune conditions, it's no fun trust me I know. But I would never even dream of saying to someone who might be using a product or technology that I am currently using to manage my two conditions - yet they don't have my two conditions as being distasteful. I find this thinking very strange. Maybe you're just in a negative cycle or in a "whoa is me" state right now, and that is okay if that's you want. But please understand that you are sounding quite selfish, and maybe a little angry.

Eat less and exercise will keep you out of T2.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

PP I understand what you're saying, but I think if you're really wanting to truly understand why people are using a CGM who are not diabetic, then you need to educate yourself on what insulin spikes do to everyone's system not just those who are diabetic. Understanding this will prevent more T2 diabetes. Isn't that important also? I have two autoimmune conditions, it's no fun trust me I know. But I would never even dream of saying to someone who might be using a product or technology that I am currently using to manage my two conditions - yet they don't have my two conditions as being distasteful. I find this thinking very strange. Maybe you're just in a negative cycle or in a "whoa is me" state right now, and that is okay if that's you want. But please understand that you are sounding quite selfish, and maybe a little angry.

Eat less and exercise will keep you out of T2.

Okay I give up. You are exhausting PP. Peace out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

PP I understand what you're saying, but I think if you're really wanting to truly understand why people are using a CGM who are not diabetic, then you need to educate yourself on what insulin spikes do to everyone's system not just those who are diabetic. Understanding this will prevent more T2 diabetes. Isn't that important also? I have two autoimmune conditions, it's no fun trust me I know. But I would never even dream of saying to someone who might be using a product or technology that I am currently using to manage my two conditions - yet they don't have my two conditions as being distasteful. I find this thinking very strange. Maybe you're just in a negative cycle or in a "whoa is me" state right now, and that is okay if that's you want. But please understand that you are sounding quite selfish, and maybe a little angry.

Eat less and exercise will keep you out of T2.

Okay I give up. You are exhausting PP. Peace out.

Immediate PP was not me who posted at the top of the page. I would never tell a T2 diabetic all they need to do is eat right and exercise, or assert that’s all it takes to prevent T2 diabetes. But T2 is much more easily controlled with lifestyle changes. T1 diabetics do not have that option.

Are you really telling someone who has managed their blood sugar with injected insulin every single day for 32 years to “educate myself on what insulin spikes do to everyone’s system?” This is why I can’t take you seriously and find you a bit silly with your gratuitous CGM.

Why do you care so much what I think? You are allowed to do whatever you want with your own body. Wear a CGM if you want. I’m not going to stop you. If you are not diabetic, I think it’s weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

Ahh, I see. You think that T2 is purely a moral failing. Look, I get that T1 sucks, and that you’re jealous of people with T2 and angry that they can “just eat the right things and exercise”. You think they don’t deserve any support to help them achieve an end that is, unfairly, not achievable for you.

Well, you’re entitled to your opinion, I guess. And I’m entitled to find it distasteful that you sneer at people who are using every tool they can to avoid the destruction of their beta cells. Whatever helps people control their blood sugar, preserve their pancreatic functions, and avoid diabetes is good for them and good for society. Everyone should have access to tools that help them stay healthy, even if you think there’s a morally superior way for them to get there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

Ahh, I see. You think that T2 is purely a moral failing. Look, I get that T1 sucks, and that you’re jealous of people with T2 and angry that they can “just eat the right things and exercise”. You think they don’t deserve any support to help them achieve an end that is, unfairly, not achievable for you.

Well, you’re entitled to your opinion, I guess. And I’m entitled to find it distasteful that you sneer at people who are using every tool they can to avoid the destruction of their beta cells. Whatever helps people control their blood sugar, preserve their pancreatic functions, and avoid diabetes is good for them and good for society. Everyone should have access to tools that help them stay healthy, even if you think there’s a morally superior way for them to get there.

I literally posted right above this that I would never tell a T2 diabetic that it’s their fault or they only need to eat right and exercise to prevent their diabetes. But it’s a fact that the vast majority have the option to do so and not be insulin dependent! I’m definitely not jealous because T2 diabetics face a much bigger and IMO unfair stigma.

Why are you so mad? I’m not hoarding the CGMs.

[Anonymous]

Many of us have a strong family predisposition to T2 diabetes. My doctor told me that all of my healthy lifestyle efforts will not allow me to avoid getting T2, just delay it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

Ahh, I see. You think that T2 is purely a moral failing. Look, I get that T1 sucks, and that you’re jealous of people with T2 and angry that they can “just eat the right things and exercise”. You think they don’t deserve any support to help them achieve an end that is, unfairly, not achievable for you.

Well, you’re entitled to your opinion, I guess. And I’m entitled to find it distasteful that you sneer at people who are using every tool they can to avoid the destruction of their beta cells. Whatever helps people control their blood sugar, preserve their pancreatic functions, and avoid diabetes is good for them and good for society. Everyone should have access to tools that help them stay healthy, even if you think there’s a morally superior way for them to get there.

I literally posted right above this that I would never tell a T2 diabetic that it’s their fault or they only need to eat right and exercise to prevent their diabetes. But it’s a fact that the vast majority have the option to do so and not be insulin dependent! I’m definitely not jealous because T2 diabetics face a much bigger and IMO unfair stigma.

Why are you so mad? I’m not hoarding the CGMs.

So why did you feel the need to drop into this thread to tell people how weird and distasteful it is for prediabetics to use a CGM to help them avoid T2?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

Ahh, I see. You think that T2 is purely a moral failing. Look, I get that T1 sucks, and that you’re jealous of people with T2 and angry that they can “just eat the right things and exercise”. You think they don’t deserve any support to help them achieve an end that is, unfairly, not achievable for you.

Well, you’re entitled to your opinion, I guess. And I’m entitled to find it distasteful that you sneer at people who are using every tool they can to avoid the destruction of their beta cells. Whatever helps people control their blood sugar, preserve their pancreatic functions, and avoid diabetes is good for them and good for society. Everyone should have access to tools that help them stay healthy, even if you think there’s a morally superior way for them to get there.

I literally posted right above this that I would never tell a T2 diabetic that it’s their fault or they only need to eat right and exercise to prevent their diabetes. But it’s a fact that the vast majority have the option to do so and not be insulin dependent! I’m definitely not jealous because T2 diabetics face a much bigger and IMO unfair stigma.

Why are you so mad? I’m not hoarding the CGMs.

So why did you feel the need to drop into this thread to tell people how weird and distasteful it is for prediabetics to use a CGM to help them avoid T2?

I said rich people using it for bio-hacking and weight loss was distasteful (which is such a mild word I can’t believe the offense people are taking). I never mentioned T2 diabetics or pre-diabetics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

I don't get this attitude.

What if we give it to poor people for weight management and to prevent them from getting T2 diabetes?

The more people who use it, especially rich people, the more money will go int research into improvements

Try again.

Except no one with T1 is using any of these. They're using ones that require a prescription.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

Ahh, I see. You think that T2 is purely a moral failing. Look, I get that T1 sucks, and that you’re jealous of people with T2 and angry that they can “just eat the right things and exercise”. You think they don’t deserve any support to help them achieve an end that is, unfairly, not achievable for you.

Well, you’re entitled to your opinion, I guess. And I’m entitled to find it distasteful that you sneer at people who are using every tool they can to avoid the destruction of their beta cells. Whatever helps people control their blood sugar, preserve their pancreatic functions, and avoid diabetes is good for them and good for society. Everyone should have access to tools that help them stay healthy, even if you think there’s a morally superior way for them to get there.

I literally posted right above this that I would never tell a T2 diabetic that it’s their fault or they only need to eat right and exercise to prevent their diabetes. But it’s a fact that the vast majority have the option to do so and not be insulin dependent! I’m definitely not jealous because T2 diabetics face a much bigger and IMO unfair stigma.

Why are you so mad? I’m not hoarding the CGMs.

So why did you feel the need to drop into this thread to tell people how weird and distasteful it is for prediabetics to use a CGM to help them avoid T2?

DP. Because the initial post had ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with T2.

-Also find it distasteful as a mom of a T1. But if you want to waste your money on it, knock yourself out.

[Anonymous]

OMG if a person who is predisposed to T2, or not even predisposed but wants to use it to track their insulin what is the big deal! Distasteful?

[Anonymous]

Definitely sounds like something a 20-something tech bro would do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My child and I both have T1 diabetes. The dexcom has really been life changing in the exhausting soul-crushing constant management of this horrific chronic disease and I find it….distasteful that it could become a bio hacking or weight loss tool for rich people.

+1. I am T1 as well and I completely agree.

what on earth?? So you're upset because people are using these monitors to AVOID the "horrific chronic disease" you have? You yourself said it is "soul crushing" and "exhausting". Why would you even think this way? Also where do you get off saying it's for "rich people"? I'm going to assume you wrote this during a time of high frustration. But please give some thought to what I just said.

First of all, T1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be prevented. And it is horrific and requires literal constant management for the rest of your life to avoid complications and early death. You cannot take a day off. You can’t just eat the right things and exercise.

I’m the original PP who finds it distasteful. I’m not upset, I just think it’s distasteful. It’s like choosing to have a feeding tube when you don’t need one so you can control the amount of calories you take in so you can lose weight. Just kind of weird.

Ahh, I see. You think that T2 is purely a moral failing. Look, I get that T1 sucks, and that you’re jealous of people with T2 and angry that they can “just eat the right things and exercise”. You think they don’t deserve any support to help them achieve an end that is, unfairly, not achievable for you.

Well, you’re entitled to your opinion, I guess. And I’m entitled to find it distasteful that you sneer at people who are using every tool they can to avoid the destruction of their beta cells. Whatever helps people control their blood sugar, preserve their pancreatic functions, and avoid diabetes is good for them and good for society. Everyone should have access to tools that help them stay healthy, even if you think there’s a morally superior way for them to get there.

I literally posted right above this that I would never tell a T2 diabetic that it’s their fault or they only need to eat right and exercise to prevent their diabetes. But it’s a fact that the vast majority have the option to do so and not be insulin dependent! I’m definitely not jealous because T2 diabetics face a much bigger and IMO unfair stigma.

Why are you so mad? I’m not hoarding the CGMs.

So why did you feel the need to drop into this thread to tell people how weird and distasteful it is for prediabetics to use a CGM to help them avoid T2?

Did you notice this is in the diet and exercise forum? So it follows that the discussion is about using the CGM as a diet and weight loss tool. That’s what PP is criticizing.