Summary:

«A new crop of digital health companies is using blood glucose monitors to transform the way we eat.»

«A new crop of digital health companies is offering consumers an unusual way to transform the way they eat, with the promise of improving metabolic health, boosting energy levels and achieving a personalized road map to better health. Their pitch: Find the foods that are best for you by seeing how they impact your blood sugar levels.

The companies, which include Levels, Nutrisense and January, provide their customers continuous glucose monitors — sleek, wearable devices that attach to your arm and measure your body’s glucose levels 24 hours a day, no skin pricks required. The devices transmit that data to your smartphone, allowing you to see in real time how your glucose levels are affected by your diet, sleep, exercise and stress levels.»

Article written by Anahad O’Connor

08|02|2021

Source:

NY Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/well/diet-glucose-monitor.html