Continuous glucose monitors: should people who don’t live with diabetes be wearing them? | Antiviral

The article discusses the growing trend of celebrities and influencers who do not have diabetes wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), a device typically used by people living with diabetes to track their blood sugar levels. While people with diabetes have appreciated public figures speaking about their condition and using CGMs, the article suggests that this new trend of non-diabetic individuals wearing CGMs is concerning. The article highlights the case of Gwyneth Paltrow, who posted a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a CGM before making a grain-free dish. Many of her followers questioned her use of the device, as it could potentially lead to a "dangerous trend" given that people with diabetes often struggle to access these monitors. The article emphasizes that for individuals without diabetes, wearing a CGM provides little to no benefit, and it could potentially contribute to the medicalization of wellness and the perpetuation of misinformation about the device's purpose and usage.