Continuous Glucose Monitors in Sports

Continuous Glucose Monitors in Sports

Continous Glucose Monitors are often advertised to athletes as e.g. „fuel gauge“  But can they be used in Sports? Some thoughts on the next slide

Glucose homeostasis is complex, and extensive research is needed to determine if CGM-derived interstitial glucose levels are relevant for sports purposes. Reliability is untested in many sports scenarios Issues e.g. related to technical aspects, data handling and interpretation might occure

Seems advisable to consult a (sports) nutrition expert before/when using CGMs

Full Text: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36572039/