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Jul 2
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Q&A: How long should I wear a CGM?

Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones
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Curious about how long to wear a CGM, or if you even need one? In this episode, Jess walks through who benefits most from continuous glucose monitoring, how long to wear one to actually learn something, and what to do with all that data. You’ll hear stories from clients who used their CGMs to connect the dots between their habits and blood sugar trends, and tips for when to pause if the tracking becomes too much.


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