Have you ever wondered what’s really going on inside your body after you eat? It’s a question most of us only think about if we have a medical condition. But what if the answer could unlock a new level of health for everyone? I’m talking about using a tool previously reserved for diabetics, a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM).

A CGM is a small, discreet sensor you wear on your arm. It painlessly measures your glucose (blood sugar) levels 24/7 and sends the data to your phone. It’s not just for people with blood sugar issues; it’s a powerful detective for your overall health. For us at Functional Nexus , it’s a fantastic tool to give us more information about you as an individual.

What Data Can a CGM Give a Non-Diabetic?

When you eat, your blood sugar rises. How high it rises and how quickly it falls is what matters. This is known as your glucose response. A healthy response is a gentle rise and fall, but a steep spike followed by a crash can be a sign of trouble.

CGMs give you a real-time window into how your body reacts to –

• Food. You might be surprised to see that a food you thought was healthy (like a smoothie or certain fruit) causes a huge glucose spike. You’ll learn exactly which foods work for your body and which don’t. This aligns perfectly with our approach of finding your personal “yes” and “no” foods.
• Exercise. You’ll see how a walk after a meal can flatten a glucose spike.
• Stress. High-stress moments can cause your blood sugar to rise, even without eating anything.
• Sleep. Poor sleep can make your body less effective at managing glucose the next day.

This information is invaluable. You’re no longer guessing how your body is doing; you’re seeing it on a graph.

How CGMs Fit into the Functional Nexus Approach

At Functional Nexus , our entire philosophy is built on finding the root cause of your symptoms and treating you as a unique individual. A CGM gives us the data to do exactly that.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all plan, the data from a CGM helps us create a truly personalised roadmap for your health. We can see how your body handles a specific food, not just what a textbook says. This empowers you to make smarter choices based on real-time feedback from your own body.

A Powerful New Tool for Our Programme

We are now suggesting the use of a CGM for all our Functional Foundation Programme [hyperlink to FFP landing page] cohorts. This tool helps you understand how your body is responding before the programme, during the elimination and reintroduction phases, and after the programme ends. It provides a visual roadmap of your progress and a deep understanding of your unique biology.

Ultimately, CGMs are a powerful tool for self-awareness. They help you get in tune with your body in a way you never thought possible. They can help you connect the dots between how you feel and what’s happening on a cellular level.Would you be interested in learning more about how this can help you, or are you ready to join the Functional Foundation Programme and start your journey to a happier, healthier you?

You can learn more and speak to a member of our team by clicking HERE