Glucose responses to foods vary greatly from person to person and moment to moment. (1-3)
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems provide detailed information about real-time glucose levels, glucose fluctuations, and other glucose-specific metrics.
Through dietary and lifestyle changes, it’s possible to reduce fluctuations in your glucose levels which in turn can boost mood, manage hunger, increase focus, improve energy levels and help you sleep better. (4-8)
Research shows that the long-term benefits of glucose management are wide-reaching, ranging from maintaining a healthy weight to improved metabolic health, and even improved skin appearance. (9)
Better glucose control is associated with reduced risk of some of the leading causes of death, including:
- Cardiovascular disease (10)
- Cancer (11)
- Alzheimer’s (12)
- Diabetes (13)
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