The Business of CGMs: Are They Designed for Health or Profit? Introduction Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have gained widespread popularity, often marketed as a revolutionary tool for diabetes management. These devices promise real-time blood sugar tracking, better control, and improved health outcomes. But beneath the surface, is the CGM industry truly about patient health—or is
The CGM Myth: Are You Really Fixing Diabetes or Just Watching Numbers? Introduction Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are marketed as the ultimate tool for diabetes control. The idea is simple: track your blood sugar 24/7, adjust your diet and medications accordingly, and stay “in control.” But does tracking numbers actually heal diabetes? The truth is,
Myth of CGMs: Why Tracking Sugar Levels Won’t Reverse Diabetes Introduction Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are marketed as revolutionary tools for diabetes management, claiming to provide real-time insights into blood sugar fluctuations. But is tracking sugar levels all day truly the answer to reversing diabetes? Ayurveda, the ancient science of holistic healing, takes a different
The Psychological Effects of Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Helpful or Stressful? Introduction Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have been marketed as a revolutionary tool for diabetes management, promising better control and improved awareness of blood sugar fluctuations. However, while CGMs provide real-time data, they can also lead to unintended psychological effects, including stress, anxiety, and an unhealthy
