What is a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and Why It Matters
The Science: How CGMs Improve Metabolic Awareness
A growing body of evidence supports the use of CGMs for improving metabolic awareness and behavior change. Studies show that CGMs can:
Improve post-meal glucose responses | Real-time feedback helps people identify foods or meal patterns that cause higher spikes and adjust accordingly, leading to better glycemic control.
Increase insulin sensitivity over time | When people understand their glucose patterns, they naturally adopt behaviors (like movement timing or meal composition) that support insulin function.
Reduce glucose variability | Glucose swings are strongly associated with fatigue, cravings, inflammation, and long-term complications. CGMs help illuminate and reduce these fluctuations.
Support sustainable lifestyle change | CGMs show immediate cause-and-effect patterns. This reinforces healthier choices far more effectively than generic nutrition advice alone.
Reveal the impact of stress and sleep | Research consistently shows that poor sleep and elevated stress hormones increase glucose levels and CGM data makes this connection unmistakably clear.
Real-Life Insights You Can Only See With a CGM
CGMs uncover patterns that most people never realize, such as:
Why the same meal spikes your blood sugar at dinner but not at lunch
How your glucose responds when you go for a walk versus when you don’t
Why some “healthy foods” may not work for your body
How emotional stress or poor sleep raises your glucose the next day
Which foods keep you stable and satisfied, and which lead to crashes
How small habit shifts can dramatically improve your glucose curve
Why CGM + Expert Coaching Creates the Fastest, Most Effective Progress
A CGM gives you data - but data alone isn’t enough. The real transformation happens when the numbers are interpreted correctly and turned into simple, personalized steps you can apply in daily life.
I’ve worn a CGM multiple times myself, and each experience taught me something new. A food I assumed was fine wasn’t. A short walk made a bigger impact than expected. Stress and sleep affected my glucose more powerfully than certain meals. Every time I use a CGM, my awareness grows - and that awareness changes everything.
This is exactly why pairing a CGM with coaching is so powerful.
During our 1:1 VIP sessions, we’ll translate your real-time glucose patterns into meaningful insights:
What’s working
What’s creating unnecessary spikes
What habits matter most
Where your biggest opportunities lie
How your unique physiology responds to daily choices
Then, we turn those insights into a personalized plan based on your actual data - not guesswork, not generic diet rules, and not fear-based restriction.
CGM + coaching gives you clarity, precision, and the confidence to make changes that truly support your blood sugar, your metabolism, and your long-term health.
Continuous Glucose Monitor FAQ
Does wearing a CGM hurt?
No, most people barely feel it. The filament is extremely thin, and once applied, it’s easy to forget it’s there.
Is it complicated to use?
Not at all. A CGM comes with simple instructions and a video walkthrough. You apply it once, and the app does the rest.
Do I need to change anything before wearing it?
Nope! I want to see your normal routines. That’s how we get the most accurate, helpful insights.
Will the numbers scare me?
Most people feel relieved to finally understand what’s happening in their bodies. And remember, you’re not doing this alone. I’ll help you interpret everything.