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Continuous Glucose Monitors: Benefits, Costs, and Behavioral Tools
TLDR Continuous glucose monitors offer valuable insights into carbohydrate tolerance and behavior modification, but they come with a significant economic cost. It is essential to weigh the opportunity cost and potential risks of obsession, especially for individuals with a history of eating disorders, when considering their use.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The episode discusses follow-up questions on continuous glucose monitors and zone two training, including a framework for interventions related to CGM use in different populations.
03:09
The framework for interventions involves assessing the risk of harm, probability of benefit, and opportunity cost of an intervention before proceeding.
05:58
Trying a relaxation device with questionable benefits and a high price tag raised concerns about the opportunity cost and time commitment compared to more evidence-based interventions like meditation, sleep, or exercise.
08:48
Continuous glucose monitors can have both positive effects by providing insight into carbohydrate tolerance and promoting behavior modification, but they can also potentially lead to harmful obsession, especially for individuals with a history of eating disorders.
11:27
The economic cost of continuous glucose monitors can be significant, with a daily expense of around $10, adding up to approximately $3,500 a year, but their value lies not only in providing insights but also as a behavioral tool for individuals seeking to make healthier choices.
14:09
Behavioral tools, like keeping a food diary, can help individuals make healthier choices, with continuous glucose monitors providing valuable insights and aiding in behavior change over time.
16:36
Continuous glucose monitors can help individuals understand how different foods affect their blood sugar levels.
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Health & Fitness
