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Exploring the Benefits and Pitfalls of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) with Hayden James
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Have you ever heard of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)?
This technology is transforming how we approach nutrition, offering real-time data that can lead to significant health improvements.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Hayden James, a seasoned sports dietitian and diabetes educator. Hayden James and I discuss the broader applications of CGMs, from weight loss to optimizing athletic performance. Our conversation includes client stories, the importance of evidence-based recommendations, and the need for thoughtful consideration when interpreting CGM data.
If you’re a health data nerd like me, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. Join us for our discussion to learn more about:
- (2:50) What continuous glucose monitors are, and why you might consider using one
- (4:45) Benefits of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for optimizing nutrition for athletes and non-diabetics
- (5:50) How someone might use CGM data for making significant changes in health and nutrition habits
- (11:50) A story about an ultra-athlete with prediabetes using CGM data to stabilize blood sugar levels through personalized nutrition interventions
- (35:00) Potential pitfalls of using CGMs, particularly in non-diabetic populations, and the importance of evidence-based recommendations
Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to get more advice for reaching your health goals with a macros approach.
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Nicola Guess Blog: Glucose spikes in athletes vs everyone else
Nicola Guess Blog: How Useful are CGMs for athletes?
Nicola Guess Blog: I've got a CGM- what kinds of values are normal?
Outside Magazine: A Real Time Fuel Gauge for Endurance Athletes
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