As a needlephobe, I’m confused - how exactly do these work?

I wear one every so often and it has changed my life. My dad is diabetic and I noticed my A1C trending up. I found it fascinating to watch the slope of the spike after processed carbs vs from vegetables and other healthy carbs. As a lifetime gummy candy addict, I watched what happened after gummy bears and I haven’t eaten them since (6 months and counting). I cut out white rice, pasta, and gummy candy and now eat whole grains and tons of veggies, and if I’m gonna eat something less healthy, I balance it with protein. I dropped my A1C by 0.4% and also by chance lost a few pounds and I feel great.

I think they are the future.

Anonymous wrote:Someone explain the to me. When you're hungry, you're blood sugar is low, so you need to eat. If you consume too much sugar but have a functioning pancreas, insulin keeps your blood glucose from going too high. So if anything, a CGM can tell you when you need to eat but not when you've eaten too much. It's unclear how it can help healthy people lose weight. Sounds like junk science to me.

Except them that a lot of overweight people have an impaired insulin response, and the details of it are an excellent thing to know about. Even if your A1C is normal, your insulin response can be abnormal. My two hour postprandial is totally normal, but my one hour is off the chain if I eat high carb. The point of a CGM is to tell you how your body responds to particular foods or behaviors. For example, oatmeal is a great low glycemic impact food for some: for others, like me, it causes a large glucose spike. on the other hand, I discovered that home-popped popcorn has very little impact - the combination of fiber, fat, and carbs seems to work well for me.

If someone were 100% sure that their insulin response was completely normal, then I guess the best one could hope for is that it would provide some kind of visualization/accountability for sticking to a diet. I certainly wouldn’t begrudge them that. And for those of us who do have impaired fasting glucose – which is common for overweight people – it is indubitably useful.

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Anonymous wrote:I wear one. I’m not diabetic but pre-diabetic, and trying to NOT convert.

I wore one first with Zoe and now am wearing it independently via a prescription from Tastermonial. AMA.

Have you lost weight? If so, how did it help?

I have. Not much; less than 3 pounds per month. On the other hand, I’m not counting calories at all. Just trying to keep my blood sugar steady.

Someone explain the to me. When you're hungry, you're blood sugar is low, so you need to eat. If you consume too much sugar but have a functioning pancreas, insulin keeps your blood glucose from going too high. So if anything, a CGM can tell you when you need to eat but not when you've eaten too much. It's unclear how it can help healthy people lose weight. Sounds like junk science to me.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm hearing more and more non-diabetics are using this just to track their insulin levels for weight loss

Seriously? That's f'king crazy.

How is that crazy? People are finally understanding the impact insulin has on their health/body. Even non-diabetics. We all process sugar differently. For some raspberries spike their sugar, for some it's blueberries or sweet potatoes - and the way to find that out is to wear a continuous glucose monitor. You won't wear it forever, just a period of time. Once you understand what your body needs you will start to nourish it properly based on what you actually need. Or you can just use general rule of thumb like everyone else - and be forever frustrated at your lack of progress.

Anonymous wrote:I wear one. I’m not diabetic but pre-diabetic, and trying to NOT convert.

I wore one first with Zoe and now am wearing it independently via a prescription from Tastermonial. AMA.

Have you lost weight? If so, how did it help?

Anonymous wrote:I wear one. I’m not diabetic but pre-diabetic, and trying to NOT convert.

I wore one first with Zoe and now am wearing it independently via a prescription from Tastermonial. AMA.

OP here - I just signed up for Signos. I've lost 30 pounds from WW after 2 years and kept it off. I'd like to lose more. I'm ten pounds overweight according to BMI and would like to lose an additional ten for vanity.

I felt that I needed to shake things up. I listen to Dr. Mark Hyman podcast and he is obsessed with insulin levels. I'm struggling with hunger even when I think I've eaten enough. Trying to strategize about timing of meals etc. Every person responds differently to different foods. Supposedly it can prompt you to do certain things like exercise for 10 minutes if you have an insulin spike.

I'm a devotee of the Oura Ring too for sleep issues. I think I might have COVID - it showed a slight temperature increase. You can AMA about it.

I wear one. I’m not diabetic but pre-diabetic, and trying to NOT convert.

I wore one first with Zoe and now am wearing it independently via a prescription from Tastermonial. AMA.

Anonymous wrote:I'm hearing more and more non-diabetics are using this just to track their insulin levels for weight loss

Seriously? That's f'king crazy.

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Anonymous wrote:Levels, Signos, Nutrisense? I think Zoe uses this concept too.

I’m not diabetic but I’m always trying to manage hunger, blood sugar levels, cravings

I’m 44 and started nutrisense a few months ago. It’s freaking terrifying.

I realize you’re probably using figurative language, but can you explain what’s “terrifying?”

Can you describe the wearing experience? Are you conscious of whatever goes into the skin?

Thanks.

I'm hearing more and more non-diabetics are using this just to track their insulin levels for weight loss

I use one. It’s been a life changer for me. T1.

Anonymous wrote:Levels, Signos, Nutrisense? I think Zoe uses this concept too.

I’m not diabetic but I’m always trying to manage hunger, blood sugar levels, cravings

I’m 44 and started nutrisense a few months ago. It’s freaking terrifying.

Levels, Signos, Nutrisense? I think Zoe uses this concept too.

I’m not diabetic but I’m always trying to manage hunger, blood sugar levels, cravings