By now, most of you would be sufficiently aware of a device for continuously monitoring your blood sugars every 15 minutes for 14 days—the continuous glucose monitoring “CGM” device.
Abbott’s Freestyle Libre CGM comes enabled for Near Field Communication “NFC” with compatible smartphones, bypassing the need for having to transfer the data to a handheld reader and to be visited personally to collect the Day 7 and Day 14 CGM readings.
That said, many of you might think that only a CGM device is enough to understand how one’s blood sugars are affected, and what causes sugar spikes and dips, what we call “glycaemic variability”.
But trust us when we tell you that just a CGM device would not be of significant help to anyone, without critical insights or action points on how to proceed further with streamlining your blood sugar patterns.
What you would need is a personalized precision care plan designed to suit your specific needs for stabilizing your blood sugars and sustaining healthy levels without the need for a CGM after 14 days.
Why is why we firmly recommend to everybody who wants to have a CGM to also take up a paid membership with Credo Health for your own unique Precision Care Plan “PCP”.
Your PCP is designed after our team of care experts—primarily a nutritionist & care manager—have thoroughly analysed your Day 1-7 & 8-14 CGM data, assisted by Artificial Intelligence “AI” models.
Your PCP includes Diet, Nutrition, Exercise, and Lifestyle modifications—for sufficient water intake, quality sleep, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol—curated especially for you.
Just like two people do not have the same fingerprints, no two people have the same glucose behaviour. Although they may take the same food, do the same exercise, and follow similar lifestyle patterns, the way it affects their blood sugar levels in causing spikes and dips would be unique and distinct.
The Bottom Line…
CGM data without a Precision Care Plan is like a map without directions for navigability.
Hence, along with a CGM device or a glucometer, also consider investing in our paid membership for either 3, 6, or 12 months depending on the status of your chronic condition.
It’s a nominal all-inclusive fee, without hidden costs or ad-hoc charges, that is easily affordable by people of all socio-economic backgrounds.
Your paid program will provide you comprehensive benefits such as regular connects with your Personal Health Coach, and on-demand telephonic consultations with our Physiotherapy Expert, Care Manager, or Medical Officer…
…and access to our engaging Credo Health App that you can use to regularly log your meals, medication, active time, water intake, sleep hours, and health vitals such as blood sugar, blood pressure, weight, BMI, and heart rate.
You can do all this with significant ease from the comfort of your home. Our Care Team and purpose-built, AI-powered App will meticulously analyse your logs and progressively improvise your PCP and paid program guidelines for the best clinical outcomes and improved overall quality of life!
