Nutrisense: Glucose Tracker

I learned so much from wearing the glucose monitor and from listening to the videos provided by NutriSense. In addition, NutriSense staff were most helpful in answering a multitude of questions throughout this course. I am most grateful for NutriSense, and I have recommended NutriSense to several friends. I thiught I was eating heathy meals and was shocked to see the results of an A1C test had me diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I joined NutriSense to learn specifically what was happening with glucose. I discovered that some great meat and vegetable restaurant meals were actually loaded with sugars. In adjusting my foods to keep my glucose in recommended zones, accidentally lost 17 pounds over three months-always eating when I was hungry. I was not over weight. However, I am now at my 24 year old weight, even though I am 77 years old. I have more energy than I had before using NutriSense, and I am sleeping better. Thank you NutriSense.

First off, the NS customer support is unparalleled. They are responsive and reliable, and they genuinely care to help with any questions. The actual CGM experience has been eye-opening. I’m using one for my own curiosity, as I do not have T2 or other condition that would require keeping an eye on my glucose levels. It’s not cheap, but I’m glad I saved up for a 3-mo membership. The app itself I get to keep, which is great bc of the history of my food & journal logs. My first 2 weeks I focused on understanding the whole process; then I took a break. 2nd two weeks (so 1 month of 3) I used to see how I’d respond to specific foods and behaviors. 3rd two weeks I used while traveling internationally to see how my body handles the stress from a glucose perspective, as well as how I respond to things I normally do eat/do. It ran out during my trip so I felt a bit aimless toward the end, lol Now I’m back and after a week of being home I’m using my remaining 2 weeks of my 2nd month to see how I go adjusting to being back in my routine. I have 1 more month in my membership and as you can see, NS is super cool about stopping/starting whenever. Basically, if you activate a sensors anytime then you have 2 weeks. I also had a couple of wonky issues and NS was super cool about replacing the sensors with no issues. All in all I wish everyone could have 3mo with a CGM to learn about yourself. It’s FASCINATING data!!

The Nutrisense CGM program & app is my first use of a CGM for making adjustments to me health based on real-time data. I’ve been able yo break poor nutrition habits I excused for years because I figured I was healthy & active otherwise & instead came to see how much they affected when adjusted & how having that data motivated those changes! I can’t say enough good about the program. Specifically, I love the intuitiveness & functionality of the data gathered. The app interface is very useable & simple to navigate. The customer service is very responsive. The main area of improvement I’d mention would be sensor durability. I’m not a swimmer or working manually even daily, & I have had the sensors last 1 out of the 2 intended weeks on 4+ occasions & have had to replace them which can lead to lost data/time if I have to request a new one. This is impacted by the adhesive cover which certainly only lasts a week before I have to replace with KT sports tape. Additionally, the RD support is useful but less so in the initial period. I would have preferred to start with an RD after 4-6 weeks of watching my data & wished I had the option to do so. The webinars & learning articles/sessions are quite useful too! I’ve used this program for 3 months & will be continuing it for the value & health habit control it provides even through my next pregnancy! Great device & app overall.