While meal-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal help log dietary intake, they fail to provide real-time insights into the impact of food on blood sugar levels. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) were initially developed for individuals with diabetes but have gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts seeking to optimize their health. CGMs can reveal how glucose affects mood, weight, sleep, and overall energy, highlighting their potential benefits for the general population, not just those with metabolic disorders. Recent advancements, including the approval of over-the-counter CGMs like Dexcom Stelo, indicate a growing trend in wearable health technology.
"These apps don't sense the sugar in your bloodstream and detail your blood sugar's rise and fall throughout the day. A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) does, though."
"It is clear managing glucose levels could benefit the general population. This inspired Abbott to develop a product that would bring our glucose monitoring technology to an audience that traditional healthcare companies don't usually target -- the healthy -- to help them stay healthy."
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