Why Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor?

 

The CGM is a unique tool that can help you develop new habits. It's relatively inexpensive, easy to apply, and helps you monitor your blood sugar levels throughout the day. 

 

What happens when you eat a higher carbohydrate meal or snack? What difference does walking for 10 minutes make? 

 

You may notice increased hunger or fatigue a couple of hours after meal. You can use the CGM to conduct  experiments: Drink a Starbucks latte and eat a pastry; eat a high protein breakfast like eggs and bacon; have a salad before pizza or pasta; have cookies for a snack versus an apple and a handful of nuts; or have a regular soda versus a diet soda.

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With this data in hand, and the support of the 12-day guided program, you'll naturally adjust some of your habits.  Small changes can make a big difference.

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When you are properly informed, you can make simple adjustments to improve your health. Currently 96 million Americans have prediabetes and yet only 15 million know it.  Every year 10% of prediabetics progress to Type 2 diabetes and Type 3 diabetes (cognitive decline).  .

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The CGM is a tool that can give you information specific to your body, help raise awareness around your lifestyle habits, and empower you to make changes that matter.  ​

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​Design of the Program

The program offers structure and guidance every day, from the moment you activate your CGM through the 12th day.  The design is as follows:

 

Get Started (Activate Your Device)

Day 1-3 - Observation Only

Day 4-9 - Choose Your Daily Experiment

Day 10-12 - Design Doable Actions

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The GOALS are:​

1) Learn how your body regulates blood sugar relative to different foods, stress levels, sleep, and physical activity.

2) Design doable changes that will improve your blood sugar levels.

3) Facilitate weight loss, if desired.  

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*If you're not satisfied with the 12-day program, you can request a full refund within the first 7 days.

 

Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)  

​Stelo by Dexcom was the first to receive FDA clearance as an over-the-counter monitor.  You can download a free app that works on Apple and Android devices.  

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More from the company:​

• Sensor Life: Stelo delivers glucose readings 24/7 directly to a smartphone for up to 15 days.

• Data Transmission: The Dexcom Stelo sensor calculates a glucose value every 15 minutes and transmits that data via Bluetooth to your mobile device in real-time. You'll need to keep the Stelo app on and open on your phone and within 20 feet of your sensor to receive data. ​

• Pairing: Sensor pairing usually takes less than 5 minutes. If it takes longer, follow this link for troubleshooting tips.​​

 

Data

If you have prediabetes, it would be helpful to have a recent fasting blood sugar reading and an A1C measurement from your doctor (3-month measure of average blood sugar level). This baseline data will help you assess the progress you are making.

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Bio

Greg Hottinger has a Masters in Nutrition, is a Registered Dietitian, and has worked in the disease prevention and weight loss field for more than 25 years. He worked at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, Biggest Loser Club website, and co-wrote Coach Yourself Thin (Rodale Press, 2012). He is a faculty member for Wellcoaches, Inc and co-owns NOVO Wellness and PIVOT X Coach Training, Ltd. He has been a trainer for the National Diabetes Prevention Program since 2016.  ​​​