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Understanding How Continuous Blood Glucose Monitors Can Help Athletes
Paul Odlin • February 19, 2023
Using a Continuous Glucose Monitors to track glucose levels can show weaknesses in fueling during training and some racing. Learn how to use a monitor for guiding nutrition decisions.
What are Continuous Glucose Monitors?
A continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMs) is a single-use, disposable, minimally invasive device applied to the body (usually the back of the arm, sometimes the stomach) which monitors glucose levels in the interstitial fluid. This technology has been used in people with diabetes for a long time but is becoming increasingly popular in the health, longevity, and performance spaces.
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