CGM Reviews, Accuracy & Results
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CGM Reviews
What makes viewing your glucose with Nutrisense right for you? Here’s what members had to say about their experience:
Program Enrollment
and Nutritionist Support
“The level of support and feedback from my very own RD provided the motivation I needed to take my nutritional and weight loss goals to the next level…I highly recommend giving it a try!”
— Mary L.
Why the Cost is Worth It
“I think Nutrisense is a great value for what you're getting. Especially since you can also talk to a dietitian while using the service… When you add in the support, the app, everything that Nutrisense offers… it’s such a good value.”
— Stuart Tutler
Results and Progress
"Even though I was already knowledgeable about wellness, my journey with Nutrisense taught me much more than I would have learned without it."
— Abbie H.
CGM Results
A CGM (or continuous glucose monitor) is a device that allows you to view your glucose 24/7. This data is transmitted from the sensor or transmitter and sent to a receiver or an app (like the Nutrisense App) where you can view glucose readings throughout the day.
From these readings, you can spot trends in your glucose levels and pinpoint the patterns in your lifestyle habits that may affect them.
Why pay attention to your glucose levels? It’s a great way to get a better overall view of how your body functions. It can also help you set new wellness goals, and build healthier, more sustainable lifestyle habits.
Navigating the insights from the CGM data and setting a plan to reach your goals can seem overwhelming. But Nutrisense can help make the most of its benefits. You can sign up to work 1:1 with a glucose-expert, a registered dietitian or nutritionist trained in glucose, via insurance-covered video calls. They can help you decode the data to support your health goals.
Experiment witheating windows, workout regimens, & macronutrient balance.
Nutrisense arms you with the tools to understand what makes your body tick and make changes that work for....you.
With Nutrisense you can choose to work 1:1 support with a glucose-trained nutritionist to help you decode the data and use it to support your health goals
Interpreting
CGM Results
CGM Data Charts
The data chart in your app is automatically updated from your device, and shows recent changes in your glucose curve.
This CGM chart allows you to see how your levels fluctuate and the exact glucose score for each meal and activity you log inside the app.
Understanding
CGM Results
A CGM chart may have different elements depending on your chosen provider and the type of device you are using. The Nutrisense App also displays metrics such as the area under the curve (AUC), delta, time in range, peak, and recovery levels.
*These additional metrics provide valuable information for those who want to optimize their blood sugar levels as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Want to learn more
about your data but don't know where to start?
We've got you covered with access to 1:1 insurance-covered video calls with an expert nutritionist
CGM Accuracy
& Reliability
So, how accurate are CGMs? First, it’s important to understand how a CGM works.
How a CGM works
Continuous glucose monitor accuracy can differ from other glucose tests and devices (like glucose meters) because they measure interstitial glucose levels (as opposed to blood glucose levels).
Interstitial glucose can take a little longer to diffuse and may be impacted by additional variables, so the accuracy of CGM readings can vary slightly from other tests.
While the accuracy of CGMs vs. finger sticks varies, CGM values are highly reliable when the technology is used correctly. For example, while the absolute value may vary at baseline compared to a gold-standard reference fasting glucose lab value, the most important thing to consider while using a CGM is the relative change in patterns and trends over time.
Calibrating Your
CGM Device
Depending on your device, you may want to verify the calibration of your CGM device. You can do this with a reference fasting glucose lab value or finger-stick glucometer reading taken while fasting since this is when your glucose levels may be more stable. This can increase the accuracy and effectiveness of CGM readings.
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New CGM and biosensor devices do not need manual calibration. The best part with using a device like this with Nutrisense, is you can discuss these data readings with an expert nutritionist. Your nutritionist can help break all the data down into easy-to-understand insights.
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You can then use these insights to incorporate micro changes in your lifestyle and dietary habits as you work towards your wellness goals.
Combining glucose monitoring technology with personalized nutritionist guidance can
help you learn what works
for your body
CGM Program
Success Stories
Amanda Seitz on How the Nutrisense Program Helped Her Health
“My CGM experience was incredibly eye-opening. My top three takeaways are:
1. How quality sleep (or lack thereof) impacts glucose the following day.
2. How weightlifting specifically has a significant impact on glucose.
3. How stress, like a stressful meeting at work, impacts my glucose.”
John Shackleton on Using
a CGM to Make Smarter
Dietary Choices
“One takeaway from the CGM was that although I thought I was in tune with my diet, I found there were quite a few habits I could identify that needed improvement if I wanted to optimize my health for the long term.
There really are no shortcuts to health. You just get more educated through the journey, which allows you to make smarter decisions.”
Charlotte LaGuardia
on Experimenting with
a CGM to Learn about
Bio-Individuality
“I think using a CGM provides more than accountability; it’s information! These data points and experiments help us learn about our bio-individuality, which helps us make more informed decisions in the future.”
Your questions
answered.
Still have questions? Here are some answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions.
A continuous glucose monitor measures interstitial glucose levels to provide reliable and accurate glucose readings that can be used to make healthy lifestyle changes. There are several continuous glucose monitor manufacturers and devices on the market for glucose monitoring, like the Dexcom G7 and FreeStyle Libre 3 CGM sensors, but they require a prescription.
The Stelo Glucose Biosensor (which doesn’t need a prescription) is a glucose biosensor built on the most accurate1 continuous glucose monitoring technology from Dexcom and is simple and painless to apply.2
Always use your CGM or glucose biosensor according to the specific directions for use provided for that model.
‍1 Dexcom, Data on File, 2024. 2 Stelo User Guide.
CGM data provides glucose readings that allow you to view the impact of your dietary choices and daily activities on your levels. But how does it work? When you connect your sensor to your Bluetooth-enabled device, it transmits data to an app where you can take a closer look at your results. As a Nutrisense member, you can also access expert nutritionist support to help you improve your lifestyle habits and reach your wellness goals.
*Disclaimer: The Nutrisense program is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any conditions such as diabetes.