Wearable fitness trackers have been delivering a stream of data on everything from heart rate and sleep quality to step counts and calories burned for more than a decade. Now, some health-minded individuals are adding yet another metric to the mix: blood sugar, tracked in real time via continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Traditionally prescribed to help people with diabetes, CGM systems are now available over the counter and are gaining popularity among individuals without diabetes seeking weight loss, enhanced sports performance, better sleep, and reduced stress. But are they effective? Click here to find out what a Scripps endocrinologist has to say.
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