Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) provide valuable insights but are often misunderstood and misused by people without diabetes. We debunk common misconceptions about glucose monitoring and explain why a flat glucose line isn't necessarily optimal for everyone.• CGMs measure interstitial fluid glucose through a filament and algorithm, not actual blood glucose• Healthy glucose range for non-diabetics is 70-140 mg/dL with approximately 98% time in range• Some variability in glucose is normal and expected, including post-meal spikes• Individual "glucose phenotypes" explain why people respond differently to the same foods• CGMs can reveal how sleep, stress, and lifestyle factors affect blood sugar beyond just food• Short-term CGM use (10-14 days) provides the most actionable insights for most people• Real-time feedback from CGMs often drives positive behavior change even without detailed analysis• CGMs should be used alongside standard blood work like fasting glucose, insulin, and A1C tests• Continuous monitoring can create food anxiety in some people and isn't necessary for everyone• Focus on patterns and context rather than obsessing over every small glucose fluctuation👉Expanded References: https://www.thefacilitydenver.com/post/should-you-use-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-cgm-if-you-don-t-have-diabetes👉ORDER A CGM + GET ACCESS TO KATE'S "HOW TO USE A CGM" HANDOUTWant to take the next step with functional medicine? Learn more about our new patient process and lab testing at www.thefacilitydenver.com For more insights, tips, and behind-the-scenes content, follow us on Instagram @thefacilitydenver Join our email list for monthly updates + offers. Stay curious, stay proactive, and we’ll catch you next time!

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