Embrace Waist Loss

What a day we live in. Nearly everything can be measured. From live glucose readings to pulse oxygenation, to V02 max, we are at risk of become very self-centered on micro-managing our health measurements. But what health measurements matter the most?

In the clinical setting, we are seeing non-diabetic people watching their continuous glucose monitors leaning away from fresh fruit and migrating toward high-protein ultra-processed food. But our cancer guide at GreatMed.org highlights multiple studies citing the harms of ultra-processed food.

Another problem with continuous glucose monitors is the variability in accuracy. One study mentioned concerning data bout CGMs over-estimating glycemia, creating undue concern for patients. CGMs may come in handy with people who use insulin and need to stay out of hypoglycemia danger, but what about the rest of us?

Waist loss continues to be connected to important health outcomes. Focus on the bigger targets and avoid getting looped into obsessing about numbers that don’t really matter in the long-term.

GreatMed.org's Free Waist Loss Guide