The growing popularity of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as a lifestyle tool, not to manage diabetes, is exacerbating existing health inequities.
Unlike traditional blood glucose meters, which require manually extracting blood multiple times daily, CGMs seamlessly and continuously monitor glucose levels.
Studies have shown that those who use CGMs are 40 percent more likely to lose weight and can reduce their average blood sugar levels by 30 percent.
When the user is nearing a low- or high-blood-sugar level, the CGM apps send critical alerts to their phone.
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