24/02/2026
CGM WEAR DURATION
Most CGMs last 10β15 days
β Non-surgical
β Comfortable wearable
Year-long CGM:
β’ Surgically implanted
β’ Much more expensive
β’ Requires 2Γ daily finger-prick calibration
NOT A LIFELONG DEVICE
For most people (especially without Type 1 diabetes)
β‘οΈ CGM is a short-term learning tool
Even 14 days reveals how your body responds to:
β’ Foods
β’ Portions
β’ Meal timing
β’ Sleep
β’ Activity
BEYOND DIABETES
Weight management insight:
When glucose stays elevated, the body burns glucose first
β‘οΈ Fat burning is reduced
β‘οΈ Weight loss may stall
CGM helps identify hidden glucose spikes.
LASTING IMPACT
Wear time: 10β14 days
Learning impact: Months to years
CGM = Metabolic awareness tool
Not just a glucose sensor
Short-term sensor. Long-term health insight.