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SPEAKER 1
Hi, Sophie. Thanks so much for joining me on the Pulse podcast. I was just saying off air then that we caught up with Olivier a few years ago. So Lingo is the first product to appear on the Pulse podcast twice. But we're going to do things a bit differently today because when I spoke to Olivier,
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we talked about the launch, we talked about the technology, we talked about CGMs and their place in and biowearables and their place in health and digital wellness and things like that. What I really wanted to talk to you about was how we use these products and this technology to make our lives better, to be healthier,
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to actually talk about CGMs and Lingo specifically on a more practical scale. So, you know, to start off, people might not have heard of Lingo, people might not be sort of au fait with the sort of product line. You know, what sort of people, what is Lingo? Who's it aimed at? And what kind of

How to use CGMs to feel better and improve your metabolic health

Lingo's Sophie Bertrand speaks to PULSE about how CGMs can make a difference

Continuous glucose monitoring has firmly moved into the mainstream — and it’s set to be an even bigger talking point in 2025.

This year, we’ve seen Abbott Lingo land in the UK and roll out to the US, just as Dexcom launched its Stelo CGM aimed at pre-diabetics.

In the past month, Dexcom has invested heavily into Oura — and the two have entered a partnership that will see Stelo feed data into Oura’s platform (and vice versa).

The next digital battleground will be how glucose affects our bodies.

Glucose levels have a huge impact on the way we feel, and our long-term health. They are affected by how we sleep, eat, and even the light we expose our bodies to.

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I’ve used multiple glucose-tracking apps, and they’ve taught me a lot about my body. Yet, wearing a CGM, looking at the data, and making changes can be overwhelming.

Logging your food, looking at spikes, and the inconsistency of how our bodies react to food can be frustrating. Sometimes, it raises more questions than answers. I often say to people that making changes to my metabolic health has been way more difficult for me than getting more exercise, sleep, or any other wearable tech-based goal to date.

We’ve turned this edition of PULSE by Wareable over to learning how to use CGMs to improve health and understand glucose. We’ve also opened it up to all subscribers — a freebie so everyone can learn about tracking glucose.


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Sophie Bertrand

This week, I’m joined for a chat by Sophie Bertrand. She is Abbott Lingo’s nutritionist-in-chief, author of Forking Wellness (is that rude? idk), and nutrition influencer.

We spoke about who might use Lingo and the challenges they might be looking to solve. After that, I asked her a bunch of questions from my time using Lingo—from how to better understand my data, ideas for glucose choices, and most importantly, the alternative to eating so many omelets.

Key takeaways:

  • Metabolic health is influenced by diet, sleep, and stress

  • Prolonged glucose spikes can lead to health issues – but spikes that quickly come down aren’t too problematic. Long spikes that stay out of range are worse for our health

  • Prioritizing protein and healthy fats can stabilize glucose levels

  • Movement after meals can improve glucose responses - even 10 squats at your desk or a 10-minute walk can make a huge difference to the impact of what we eat

  • Sleep quality directly affects dietary choices and energy levels

  • When we’re tired, we’re more likely to reach for carbs and sugary food - and the resulting slumps in energy can cause a vicious cycle

  • Lingo provides personalized insights based on user data

  • Logging food can help identify triggers for glucose spikes

  • You might notice that eating the same meal can lead to vastly different outcomes - comparing these impacts can help us understand outside factors

  • Stress management techniques can improve metabolic health and help lower our glucose spikes


Chapters

00:00: Introduction to Lingo and CGMs

03:05: Understanding Metabolic Health and Energy Levels

06:05: Interpreting Glucose Data and Health Implications

09:03: The Unique Features of Lingo and Personalization

11:59: Actionable Steps for Managing Glucose Levels

15:04: Practical Tips for Protein and Meal Planning

17:57: The Role of Sleep and Stress in Glucose Management

21:06: Using Lingo for Long-Term Health Insights

24:13: Conclusion and Future Insights on Lingo

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