The sensor is the size of two stacked pennies. The data it produces could reshape how 88 million Americans with prediabetes understand their metabolic health. In 2014, Abbott introduced the original FreeStyle Libre and created a new category of glucose monitoring. The concept was simple but transformative: a small adhesive patch worn on the upper…
For the first time in history, anyone can buy a continuous glucose monitor without a prescription. What this means for the future of preventive metabolic health. Until 2024, continuous glucose monitors existed behind a gatekeeping wall. You needed a diabetes diagnosis. You needed a prescription. You needed insurance to justify the cost. The technology that…
A landmark study reveals that 40% of people with “normal” fasting glucose would be reclassified as prediabetic under continuous monitoring. The implications for how we measure metabolic health are profound. A single fasting glucose reading has been the cornerstone of diabetes screening for decades. You fast overnight, get your blood drawn, and if the number…
New research from three landmark 2026 studies reveals that continuous glucose monitors can detect hidden metabolic dysfunction, predict cardiovascular risk, and personalize nutrition in people without diabetes. The science is rewriting how we think about blood sugar, and the practical takeaways start with your next meal.
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