Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are becoming available without a prescription. Monitoring both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes can be tricky, and we discuss the positives and negatives of using CGMs vs. self monitoring. But now that CGMs are becoming available OTC, they're becoming popular with the biohacking & fitness communities. Dante investigates these OTC CGM options and the wisdome of non-diabetics using them. ALL PRODUCTS: https://www.AskJoeDimatteo.com CONNECT: Products - https://askjoedimatteo.com/youtube Questions - [email protected] Facebook -  https://facebook.com/askjoedimatteo  Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/5n6kfwhs PODCAST: Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowApple Google Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowGoogle Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/GHShowSpotify Rumble - https://rumble.com/user/GenerationHealth YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/57hxe6aj YouTube Clips - https://tinyurl.com/wzk69tbk Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD, CSCS) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life! CHAPTERS: 00:25 - Show Intro 01:15 - Josiah's half marathon story 06:42 - Behind the Counter 09:43 - What is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? 10:26 - Why do blood glucose levels matter? 11:09 - How do CGMs work? 15:35 - How are they used for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics? 20:28 - Self-monitoring vs. continuous monitoring 23:16 - What causes sudden glucose crashes? 26:14 - Other issues with the traditional method 32:23 - Over-the-counter CGMs 35:19 - What's the harm in using one? 49:23 - Takeaways 59:45 - Dr. Peter Attia on blood glucose 1:04:17 - Show Outro SHOW NOTES: 1) Optical Sensor CGM - https://tinyurl.com/y4dtjmn9 2) Do Not Use Smartwatches or Rings (FDA) - https://tinyurl.com/ypytd59h 3) Optimize Your Nutrition and Behavior with CGMs (YouTube) - https://tinyurl.com/277h82s6 4) OTC CGMs (MedPage Today) - https://tinyurl.com/zezw6yet 5) CGMs: Past, Present and Future (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/y2x4thsf 6) CGMs For Those Without Diabetes (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/mrhr3ujv 7) CGMs in Clinical Practice (NIH) - https://tinyurl.com/yc33j25m 8) CGM not 100% accurate (FreeStyle Libre) - https://tinyurl.com/3hua4jh5 9) FDA Clears CGM for OTC (Dexcom) - https://tinyurl.com/5bs7x6bz DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should NOT disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.