CGMS now allow real-time tracking of blood sugar, so people with diabetes do not have to test often with finger pricks. Even so, many new patients wonder about the comfort of continuous glucose monitoring and whether using it is painful. Telling patients about the possible discomfort or pain of using a CGM allows them to...
Have you ever felt miserable for no reason at all or without explanation? The solution may lie in your stomach rather than in your head. Millions of people are officially diagnosed with depression (the WHO (World Health Organization) estimates 264 million people have a depressive disorder), which is most often linked to inherited chemical imbalances,...
People usually try to lose weight by eating less and moving more. But many people overlook an important factor: the health of their gut microbiome. Many tiny organisms make up the stomach’s microbiome. Microbes are vital because they influence food digestion, energy usage, hunger, and fat storage. This article will explain how your gut microbiome...
Your gut is a thriving cityscape of trillions of bacteria, fungi, & other microorganisms that reside together cooperatively or live concurrently within a leviathan of unregulated ecosystems called your gut microbiome. The gut microbiome was always thought to play a role in digestion, and the fact that we now know not only that it plays...
Your gut contains more than 100 trillion tiny living things. Your gut biome is made up of these tiny organisms. It is a combination of bacteria, fungi, and other germs that regulate how you eat, get sick, use energy, and say whether you feel good or bad. When your body functions properly, then there is...
Have you ever considered the idea that your everyday protein shake may not just be the thing that assists you during training but also treats your gut? If so, you are certainly not alone. With science revealing ways in which gut microbiome aspects are intertwined, it has become clear that what you put in your...
Nowadays, health goes beyond examining individual body parts or their related symptoms. People studying the topic are realizing that the microorganisms in our gut—the gut microbiome—significantly impact our health and mental state. The connection between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis, enables gut microbes to influence a person’s emotions, mood, and...
Inside your gut live countless bacteria. These tiny organisms help your body work properly. When there are more good bacteria, you feel healthy and active. But when bad bacteria grow too much, your body starts to show problems. Many people today have poor gut health. Most eat badly and depend too heavily on medications, which...
“Imagine if you could just ask your CGM what your glucose levels are, and it told you aloud?” Living with diabetes has changed for the better, away from finger pricks and logbooks. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) today provide real-time readings, alerts, and long-term patterns to help people better manage their daily conditions. With newer technology,...
The introduction of CGM devices has completely changed diabetes management. They let patients monitor their glucose in real time, reducing the number of painful fingersticks and helping to manage glucose levels. Yet, CGM technology is not preferred by every patient right away. A number of individuals feel that using CGM devices is challenging, as they have difficulty...
