45 Alarming Statistics on America’s Sugar Consumption and the Effects of Sugar on Americans’ Health – TheDiabetesCouncil.com
Sugar Consumption and Home glucose monitoring has been
an integral part of managing diabetes for the past half-century.
~But more people without diabetes are seeking out CGMs to understand
how food
and lifestyle 
choices impact their health.
CGM in a nutshell:
– CGM measures the amount of glucose in the interstitial fluid just under your skin
(it’s a close proxy for glucose in your blood
).– And, through intelligent software
, shows you how your body is reacting to diet and lifestyle choices in near real-time.
– This trend toward opening access to personalized data, along with tools
to help make that data actionable, is crucial to solving the metabolic health crisis.
What is the metabolic health crisis?
– Today, more than a third of Americans are living with prediabetes.
– Prediabetes increases the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease
, and stroke.– However, this kind of metabolic dysfunction can progress for years before people realize they have a problem. And More than 80% of people with prediabetes are unaware that they have it.
How CGM can help?
– The kind of closed-loop feedback CGM provides can empower
us to make healthier decisions and, hopefully, reduce our risk of developing metabolic dysfunction.– Many legitimate questions remain about the impact of CGM use in people without diagnosed metabolic impairment, but anecdotal evidence suggests that it could be genuinely transformative.
What CGM is and is not.
– Advocating for more visibility on one’s own data and adopting a diet that aims
for stable blood sugar doesn’t mean obsessing over data or diet in unhealthy ways.
– Instead, the goal of increased visibility into our body’s functioning is to learn what
promotes long-term health for you.
– A glucose spike
should never be the source of shame or anxiety but rather a learning opportunity.
– Did the spike leave you feeling fatigued
later… because it was followed by crash, for example?
Check out the link in my bio to learn more.
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Dr Erica Berger Thanks for sharing. As an integrative psychiatrist,
I patiently await studies that look at impacts of CGM use on mental health symptoms.
Quite a few patients are asking about this now.
Dr Casey’s kitchen
Verified @drericaburger just read Brain Energy by @chrispalmermd and
it is amazing – all about metabolic health and mental health and relevant to this!!
dr erica berger @dr casey’s dr casey’s kitchen thanks for sharing!
I’ve been meaning to check out his work and this is the reminder I need!
the.ketogenic.nutritionist
Yes! They’re so helpful. Everyone should wear one at least once.
follymillscreek
Casey- if I can’t get Levels but want to start monitoring my blood sugars,
can you suggest an easy, affordable monitor to begin with?
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Verified @follymillscreek
I like keto mojo glucose and ketone monitors from Amazon! – Search (bing.com)
Roseanne Galvin Dr Casey … have you done a podcast (or Youtube talk) on CGM comparisons? If not, it would be so helpful. So many bright doctors and professionals
offer great information but so often with conflicting beliefs, information & guidance. It is tough to make a decision with a ginormous sea of choices.
dr casey’s kitchen Verified @roseannegalvin yes,
just did an episode with @bengreenfieldfitness on this:
Continuous Glucose Monitors & Your Blood Sugar (bengreenfieldlife.com)
annmarietrione
Any updates on when Levels CGM will be available for purchase?
Last I checked there was a very long waitlist. I’d buy one now if I could.
Dr Casey’s kitchen Verified @annmarietrione it’s available now!
CGM Levelshealth.com – Search (bing.com)
Angie Angie The sad part is that CGM are not affordable at all.
The monthly cost is high.
kkwilde7
I would love to have one of these, but they are way overpriced for the average person!
Once again, many times it is for those who have higher incomes to be able to utilize this new technology
cass olmstead
Agreed. The only CGMs that I can find are part of a costly monthly membership program. I cannot find any companies that just sell them to individuals without making them join their monthly membership. If these companies really wanted to help people, they would give them the option of having the CGM with the app to track our own data and not have to pay them a monthly service fee to do something we can do all on our own.
joy_full_abundance
Everything seemed to spike my glucose that was frustrating. I need help with foods that can satisfy my hunger and not spike it. WHILE considering my heart health issue of no cholesterol, salt etc. Help. Pls advice.
lisabt50
It’s a great idea but doctors won’t prescribe diabetes supplies until you have diabetes and many people can’t afford to buy CGMs from the companies that are offering them to non-diabetics.
monroe.mark
I have been urging my personal physician for 9 months now.
No CGM because he wants to use the Fasting Blood Glucose tests.
Just about ready to change physicians.
bestgo
I have a love/hate relationship with my @levels CGM and app.
It’s only been 2 months and I’ve learned a lot, but it’s also messed with my head quite a bit. I’m struggling with understanding why my body reacts to the same exact foods in such drastic ways on different days. It’s making it hard to choose the right foods to remain stable. My nutrition is pretty darn clean. I rarely eat anything processed.
I sleep well and exercise daily.
I make all my own salad dressings in order to avoid sugar.
Yet a large salad can still cause a spike on certain days. If someone can help@me understand why that might be, I’d greatly appreciate it. Lastly, Dr. Casey, could you maybe do some articles/podcasts on how genetic variants can/may cause glucose issues in our bodies and what we may do to hack ourselves?
When You Eat Only Salad Every day, This Is What Happens to Your Body (thelist.com)
I ate a salad every day for 30 days. Here’s what happened. (suzanneschaper.com)
Yet a large salad can still cause a spike on certain days. – Bing video
REMEMBER: All FOODS HAVE GOOD AND BAD COMPONENTS
AND YOU HAVE TO CONSUME BAD IF IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!!!
Ken Goubeaux
Research this product for regulating glucose levels:
https://www.herb-pharm.com/products/fenugreek/
Balance Protocol & Biotransformation with Dr. Anthony G. Beck (bengreenfieldlife.com)
Dr. Casey Means – Unlocking Your Optimal Metabolic Health – Levels (levelshealth.com)
#182 – Epidemic levels of metabolic dysfunction with Dr. Casey Means – YouTube
Dr Casey’s kitchen episode with @bengreenfieldfitness – Search (bing.com)
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