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.
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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