The Hype Around CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors)

Blood sugar management has become a trending topic, fueled by influencers and the rise of CGMs.

Many people are obsessively tracking glucose levels, often stressing themselves out over the fluctuations.

Technology is useful, but when it starts driving behavior instead of supporting experience, it can lead to misguided approaches.

Understanding Blood Sugar Regulation

The human body tightly regulates blood sugar levels, keeping them within a VERY narrow range.

Normal fasting blood sugar is between 70-95 mg/dL, translating to about 3.5-4.75 grams (or roughly one teaspoon) of circulating glucose.

Consuming a single gel or high-carb meal can significantly disrupt this balance, making it nearly impossible to achieve true blood sugar stability while leading to an ever greater reliance on carbs/sugar.

The Pitfalls of Chasing Blood Sugar with Glucose

Athletes and fitness enthusiasts attempting to manage glucose via a CGM end up in a futile cycle of blood sugar ups and downs..

While a metabolically fit person can temporarily handle high glucose intake, over time, it erodes metabolic flexibility and increases dependency on carbohydrates.

CGM users often see larger and more frequent blood sugar swings when relying on carbs as their primary fuel source.

The Solution: Optimize Fat Metabolism

Instead of chasing glucose numbers, shifting to fat as a primary fuel source leads to true metabolic stability which is seen as stable blood sugar on a CGM.

Fat adaptation aligns with human evolutionary biology, promoting sustained energy and fewer blood sugar fluctuations.

Athletes, including type 1 diabetics working with Peer Defty, have successfully stabilized their blood sugar by prioritizing fat metabolism and incorporating Vespa into their regimen.

Key Takeaway

CGMs should be used to corroborate the diet and fueling experience, not dictate behavior.

To achieve stable energy, metabolic health, and peak performance, focus on optimizing fat metabolism instead of fixating on glucose control.