Why Wearable Glucose Monitoring (not Ozempic) Is the New Superpower for Metabolic Health

My wife and I share an unusual excitement when the UPS box, containing our continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), arrives on our porch.  We wear them together, turning it into a friendly competition—who has the “better” glucose trend today? 

What fascinates us most is how differently our bodies respond to the same foods, workouts, or sleep patterns. One size clearly doesn’t fit all and now you can see it.

We’re Tracking the Wrong Things

Wearables work because they allow us to track the right things. Many of us are diligent about hitting the gym, or trying out new diets—yet the results often feel inconsistent, even discouraging. That’s because we’re missing one critical variable: insight into our unique metabolic response. Without it, we’re making educated guesses at best.

You Can’t Change What You Don’t Measure

This fundamental principle applies to almost every aspect of life, and especially to health. Without a clear understanding of what’s happening inside your body, making effective changes is like trying to hit a target blindfolded. CGMs remove that blindfold, offering objective data that guides your efforts and makes true progress possible.

The Missing Piece: Your Real-Time Glucose Response

Enter over-the-counter CGMs. Once reserved for people with diabetes, these devices are now available online.  Lingo by Abbott and Stelo by Dexcom offer real-time insight into your blood sugar, helping you connect the dots between your habits and how you actually feel.

With a CGM, you can:

• See the Impact Instantly: Notice how a post-dinner walk smooths out your glucose curve—no guesswork needed.
  
  

• Identify Hidden Triggers: That “healthy” salad dressing from your favorite restaurant? It might be spiking your blood sugar and causing weight gain..
  
  

• Optimize Energy and Focus: Learn what leads to brain fog or afternoon crashes—and how to avoid them.
  
  

• Personalize Nutrition: I’ve learned to recognize when my hunger is real or when it’s just boredom. A glance at my CGM tells me whether I need food or just a break.
  

Can CGMs Help You Work Towards Reduce GLP-1 Dependence

For individuals taking GLP-1 medications,   combining these medications with CGM use can be highly beneficial. The CGM can help you:

• Track Medication Effectiveness: Observe how the medication is impacting your glucose levels throughout the day and night.

• Identify Synergies: See how your lifestyle choices (informed by CGM data) can enhance the effects of the medication.

• Support Long-Term Changes: The immediate feedback from a CGM can help solidify the positive behaviors initiated by the medication, potentially leading to improved metabolic health over time.

They empower you to become a more active participant in your health journey, potentially leading to a more optimized and sustainable path toward metabolic well-being under medical supervision.

Own Your Health: Stop Guessing, Start Knowing

We’re entering an era of wearable-integrated healthcare, where real-time data empowers smarter decisions. Whether you’re an athlete fine-tuning your performance, someone seeking consistent energy, or a patient navigating chronic metabolic disease, understanding your glucose response gives you the edge.

It’s time to move beyond generalized advice and into personalized insight. Continuous glucose monitoring isn’t just for people with diabetes—it’s for anyone ready to take control of their health. Follow my newsletter for more insights into healthcare integrated wearables.