Dexcom Stelo and Abbott Lingo are the OTC CGMs currently available, and they’re very similar in many ways. They both show you glucose data from the date that you insert the sensor, and they have the same basic features, like meal and exercise logging. In this post, we’ll
There's growing interest in glucose monitoring among non-diabetics who want to: * Lose weight * Improve athletic performance * Enhance general health and wellness (sleep, mood, etc.) In fact, the FDA cleared the first over-the-counter (OTC) CGMs for consumers in March 2024. In this post, we'll discuss the specific
Note: All discussion of insurance is relevant only to the United States. CGMs were previously available only by prescription to people with diabetes. While CGMs are often covered by insurance for diabetics taking insulin, CGMs can be prohibitively expensive for people paying for them out of pocket. Additionally, there'
I used the Dexcom Stelo OTC CGM for two weeks to monitor my glucose levels. For context, I am not diabetic or pre-diabetic, but I wanted to hold myself accountable to make healthier meal choices and better understand how different workouts impacted blood sugar. Here's an (unsponsored) overview
Are CGMs accurate? CGM data is at least slightly delayed because these devices gather data from the interstitial fluid rather than the blood itself (more on that later). Additionally, a 2025 study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition provides new insights suggesting that CGM readings can sometimes overestimate
CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) were originally designed exclusively for people with diabetes and required a prescription to obtain. Yet maintaining stable blood sugar is a healthy practice for non-diabetics. If you maintain stable blood sugar, you'll avoid crashes that lead to hunger, mood swings, and fatigue. Therefore, people
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are wearable devices that continuously monitor your glucose levels and provide near-real-time data. CGMs were previously used strictly for diabetes care, but several over-the-counter glucose monitors are now available to consumers without a prescription. Today, many world-class athletes use CGMs to maximize performance. For example, Dutch
CGM stands for Continuous Glucose Monitor, and it is a small wearable device that tracks your glucose (blood sugar) levels throughout the day and night. CGMs have a sensor that is usually worn on your arm or stomach, and your blood sugar data is transmitted continuously to an app via
Noom has quickly become one of the most popular weight loss programs, but it isn’t a perfect solution for everyone. For people who tried it and didn’t find it the most effective solution to reach their weight loss goals, it was usually due to one of these reasons:
MyFitnessPal is one of the most popular food logging apps and has one of the largest food databases. While it can help you become more mindful of what you’re eating and track calories and macros, MyFitnessPal isn’t a perfect solution. In this post, we’ll discuss a few
We discussed why many people are using CGMs for weight loss, but actually choosing a CGM is somewhat confusing. We’ll clear up: 1. What a CGM is (and how a medical CGM is different from an over the counter CGM) 2. The difference between CGM manufacturers and CGM software/
HealthyWage is a popular weight loss betting platform that lets you wager money on reaching your weight loss goals. If you hit your target, you can win cash. If you don’t hit the goal, you lose your bet. HealthyWage has motivated many people to lose weight, but there are