CGM Tips for Beginners is for anyone new to using a continuous glucose monitor for weight loss. These articles explain basic CGM numbers, common beginner mistakes, first-week tips, and simple ways to use your glucose feedback without feeling overwhelmed.
“How long do I actually need to wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear — usually from someone holding a box of sensors and wondering if two weeks is enough, or if they need a full month before the numbers mean anything. A CGM isn’t cheap, so … Read more
Starting with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot at first. All of a sudden, you are seeing numbers throughout the day. Your meals show up. Your snacks show up. Your walks show up. Sleep, stress, portions, and food combinations may show up too. The first week … Read more
If you’ve been trying to figure out which continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, actually makes sense for weight loss, you’re probably already confused. There are prescription CGMs, over-the-counter CGMs, and apps that can feel completely different from the sensors themselves. It is a lot to sort through. I went through all of it because I … Read more