The Importance of Weight Loss in Managing T2D

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are becoming popular among people without diabetes who want to optimize their health, but their benefits for non-diabetic individuals are still unclear. CGMs, which monitor glucose levels in real time, were originally developed for people with diabetes but are now being marketed to non-diabetic users. While CGMs are indispensable for people with diabetes, evidence is lacking that tracking glucose levels is advantageous for non-diabetic individuals. Claims that CGMs aid in weight loss and protect heart health are controversial, and the potential benefits of CGMs are most significant for individuals at risk of developing diabetes. However, for young and healthy individuals, the cost of CGMs may not be justified by the potential benefits.