Use of CGM in Non Diabetics

KK123 said:

I've just read that one as I have recently started on a libre. My graphs roughly match his and are actually better! It makes me realise that even non diabetics have levels that go up and down way beyond this 'magic' 7.8 number that people go on about, 'go above that and you'll lose a toe' etc. That mantra can really make people feel stressed when it is actually impossible to stay under that 7.8 all the time. Fascinating stuff I reckon & thanks to @Listlad for posting.

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lindisfel said:

What would be interesting would be a comparison between their (the constant blood glucose measuring group) area under graph or average blood glucose, to see how it correlated with their hba1c from glycated blood!
[Mind you on seconds thoughts there is probably not a lot to be gained by comparing two inaccurate methods of measuring long term blood glucose!]

This comparison done in a number of patients may give some indication how accurate or inaccurate hba1c is?
D.

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Mbaker said:

Apparently 88% of Americans have poor glycemic response, with circa 50% of the adult population either Type 2 diabetic or pre-diabetic. This I would argue is similar for all countries that track diabesity at a similar level to the US. I know for sure, just people watching in the UK, the proportion of adults I see carrying excess belly fat is significant, which is one of the pillars of metabolic syndrome. It would come as no surprise to me that non-diagnosed members of the general public spike everyday. I network with a 17 year old amateur boxer who has a visceral score of 6, basically the same as me, and 3 times my daughter of the same age - he looks the picture of health with a build similar to Tom Daley.

Who ever comes up with an affordable insulin tester is gonna be rich, as I believe that Kraft is right about diabetes in situ.

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bulkbiker said:

? really?

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KK123 said:

I've just read that one as I have recently started on a libre. My graphs roughly match his and are actually better! It makes me realise that even non diabetics have levels that go up and down way beyond this 'magic' 7.8 number that people go on about, 'go above that and you'll lose a toe' etc. That mantra can really make people feel stressed when it is actually impossible to stay under that 7.8 all the time. Fascinating stuff I reckon & thanks to @Listlad for posting.

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Ronancastled said:

I believe Google & Apple are close to adding their version of a CGM to their lifestyle wearables.
The Google one uses a type of contact lens which senses glucose in your eye.
Once these become mainstream it will bring a huge awakening to the high cab diet we've been eating all these years.
Mightn't be a time to buy shares in Nestle.

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lindisfel said:

What would be interesting would be a comparison between their (the constant blood glucose measuring group) area under graph or average blood glucose, to see how it correlated with their hba1c from glycated blood!

This comparison done in a number of patients may give some indication how accurate or inaccurate hba1c is?
D.

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Ronancastled said:

I believe Google & Apple are close to adding their version of a CGM to their lifestyle wearables.
The Google one uses a type of contact lens which senses glucose in your eye.
Once these become mainstream it will bring a huge awakening to the high cab diet we've been eating all these years.
Mightn't be a time to buy shares in Nestle.

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DenverGarth said:

I recall a thread on that sort of thing. The future is here.

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