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E228 - Are Blood Glucose Monitors Useful for Healthy People?

E228 - Are Blood Glucose Monitors Useful for Healthy People?

Update: 2025-10-30
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Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens discuss the utility of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for healthy individuals. They explore how CGMs work, the science of glucose metabolism, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of using these devices. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding individual responses to glucose levels and the implications of monitoring for both athletes and the general population. 

(00:30 ) - Background on Continuous Glucose Monitors
(01:23 ) - Glucose Metabolism
(03:46 ) - Potential Benefits of Glucose Monitors for Healthy People
(08:05 ) - Potential Downsides 
(11:00 ) - Overall Thoughts & Recommendations

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_
Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan 

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E228 - Are Blood Glucose Monitors Useful for Healthy People?

E228 - Are Blood Glucose Monitors Useful for Healthy People?

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