CGM for Weight Loss
& Diet Management
CGMs and Weight Loss
There are more quick fixes for weight loss than ever: keto, intermittent fasting, calorie-counting apps, weight loss programs, and low-fat everything. You might relate to one or more of these struggles:
- You've tried multiple diets but haven't been able to stick to any long-term.
- You’re exercising consistently, but not seeing the results you want.
- You’ve lost weight before, only to regain it.
- You've hit a frustrating plateau despite doing "everything right."
- You're doing all the “right” things, but still can’t lose belly fat.
That’s because weight loss isn’t just about willpower—it’s also about biology, stress, hormones, sleep, and more. It’s a complex and challenging journey, and quick fixes lead to short-term, unsustainable results.
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This is where health tech can provide support. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and new over-the-counter biosensors, for example, can offer insight into how your body processes food, stress, and sleep, helping you identify what’s really getting in the way of weight loss.
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These devices let you observe patterns in your glucose levels throughout the day. And when paired with personalized human expertise from professionals, such as the glucose-certified registered dietitians and nutritionists at Nutrisense, most of whom also specialize in weight management and weight loss, they become powerful tools for behavior change and improving metabolic health.
CGMs and Weight Loss
There are more quick fixes for weight loss than ever: keto, intermittent fasting, calorie-counting apps, weight loss programs, and low-fat everything. You might relate to one or more of these struggles:
- You've tried multiple diets but haven't been able to stick to any long-term.
- You’re exercising consistently, but not seeing the results you want.
- You’ve lost weight before, only to regain it.
- You've hit a frustrating plateau despite doing "everything right."
- You're doing all the “right” things, but still can’t lose belly fat.
That’s because weight loss isn’t just about willpower—it’s also about biology, stress, hormones, sleep, and more. It’s a complex and challenging journey, and quick fixes lead to short-term, unsustainable results.
‍
This is where health tech can provide support. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and new over-the-counter biosensors, for example, can offer insight into how your body processes food, stress, and sleep, helping you identify what’s really getting in the way of weight loss.
‍
These devices let you observe patterns in your glucose levels throughout the day. And when paired with personalized human expertise from professionals, such as the glucose-certified registered dietitians and nutritionists at Nutrisense, most of whom also specialize in weight management and weight loss, they become powerful tools for behavior change and improving metabolic health.
Weight is About More Than Calorie Tracking
When you think of weight loss, you may typically think of:
- Cutting calories or carbs
- Following strict diet plans like keto or paleo
- Hitting the gym daily
- Obsessively tracking every macro
- Chasing a number on the scale or BMI chart
The bad news?
These strategies are not long-term solutions. They don’t account for the internal factors that impact weight and metabolic health, such as insulin resistance, hormone shifts, stress, and poorly regulated glucose levels.
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Many people also turn to weight loss medications, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) or phentermine, to help jumpstart their progress. These help, especially if you have insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction. But even with medications, support from a weight loss expert is critical.
- To maintain weight loss, you’ll need to modify nutrition and lifestyle habits.
- Working with a dietitian can help ensure you receive adequate nutrition and support for muscle maintenance while taking medications.
- Whether you're planning to stay on or wean off GLP-1s or phentermine, having expert guidance can help avoid rebound weight gain and make it smoother.
- Using a biosensor or CGM along with personalized nutrition can help alert you to diet and lifestyle habits that impact glucose trends.Â
The good news
Holistic programs like Nutrisense help you make sense of it all by combining glucose tracking with guidance from a glucose expert, a credentialed registered dietitian or nutritionist via insurance-covered video calls. Together, you’ll interpret your data and create a plan tailored to your body and weight loss needs, rather than someone else’s template.
Weight is About More Than Calorie Tracking
When you think of weight loss, you may typically think of:
- Cutting calories or carbs
- Following strict diet plans like keto or paleo
- Hitting the gym daily
- Obsessively tracking every macro
- Chasing a number on the scale or BMI chart
The bad news?
These strategies are not long-term solutions. They don’t account for the internal factors that impact weight and metabolic health, such as insulin resistance, hormone shifts, stress, and poorly regulated glucose levels.
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Many people also turn to weight loss medications, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) or phentermine, to help jumpstart their progress. These help, especially if you have insulin resistance or metabolic dysfunction. But even with medications, support from a weight loss expert is critical.
- To maintain weight loss, you’ll need to modify nutrition and lifestyle habits.
- Working with a dietitian can help ensure you receive adequate nutrition and support for muscle maintenance while taking medications.
- Whether you're planning to stay on or wean off GLP-1s or phentermine, having expert guidance can help avoid rebound weight gain and make it smoother.
- Using a biosensor or CGM along with personalized nutrition can help alert you to diet and lifestyle habits that impact glucose trends.Â
The good news
Holistic programs like Nutrisense help you make sense of it all by combining glucose tracking with guidance from a glucose expert, a credentialed registered dietitian or nutritionist via insurance-covered video calls. Together, you’ll interpret your data and create a plan tailored to your body and weight loss needs, rather than someone else’s template.
Real-World Weight Loss Results
More than anecdotal, these outcomes, especially when combined with the right guidance and sensor insights, are backed by data.
Real-World Weight Loss Results
More than anecdotal, these outcomes, especially when combined with the right guidance and sensor insights, are backed by data.
24lbs
Weight in 90 days1
24lbs
Weight in 90 days1
84%
Members hit goals without extreme diets or restrictions2
84%
Members hit goals without extreme diets or restrictions2
1.5x
More weight loss when pairing data with more video calls3
1.5x
More weight loss when pairing data with more video calls3
1 39% of participants out of those who lost weight, lost between 4% and 13% of their weight by end of month 3. Link to method. Individual results may vary.
2 Nutrisense member survey. Individual results may vary. Link to method.
3 Internal Nutrisense data; self-reported weight. Individual results may vary. Link to method.
24/7 Feedback for Sustainable Weight Loss
24/7 Feedback for Sustainable Weight Loss
Nutrisense Member
Nutrisense Member
Glucose Data + Expert Guidance for Weight Management
Glucose Data + Expert Guidance for Weight Management
How do you take glucose readings and translate them into real-world weight loss outcomes? Here’s how it worked for Benjamin Langstrat. With traditional weight loss efforts, the number on the scale was his only signal that something had to change. That shifted when he joined Nutrisense.
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With the data insights from a continuous glucose monitor and guidance from a glucose-certified expert with his personal dietitian:
- Benjamin could log daily activity and view feedback on his body's data.
- His CGM data allowed him to see how stress, sleep, and exercise impacted his glucose response.Â
- With one-on-one guidance from his Nutrisense nutritionist, Benjamin was able to learn how his body utilized energy and develop better lifestyle habits.
- Discovering what foods and dietary habits led to glucose fluctuations. This helped him find food freedom with a diet suited to his specific body and weight loss goals.
He lost 80 pounds in 7 months! Not through restriction, but through learning how his body responded to everyday choices.
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Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, maintain your ideal weight, or make a drastic change like Benjamin, a CGM device can be helpful support for your weight loss efforts.
How do you take glucose readings and translate them into real-world weight loss outcomes? Here’s how it worked for Benjamin Langstrat. With traditional weight loss efforts, the number on the scale was his only signal that something had to change. That shifted when he joined Nutrisense.
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With the data insights from a continuous glucose monitor and guidance from a glucose-certified expert with his personal dietitian:
- Benjamin could log daily activity and view feedback on his body's data.
- His CGM data allowed him to see how stress, sleep, and exercise impacted his glucose response.Â
- With one-on-one guidance from his Nutrisense nutritionist, Benjamin was able to learn how his body utilized energy and develop better lifestyle habits.
- Discovering what foods and dietary habits led to glucose fluctuations. This helped him find food freedom with a diet suited to his specific body and weight loss goals.
He lost 80 pounds in 7 months! Not through restriction, but through learning how his body responded to everyday choices.
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Whether you’re looking to drop a few pounds, maintain your ideal weight, or make a drastic change like Benjamin, a CGM device can be helpful support for your weight loss efforts.
Glucose Tracking for Weight Management
Continuous glucose monitoring and CGM systems have been around for decades and were mostly for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes care. But they’re now becoming more common for weight management and overall metabolic health.
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Why are your glucose levels important to think of when you’re trying to lose weight? Glucose-certified expert, Kara Collier, RDN, LDN, CNSC, explains:
- Your body converts some of the food you eat into glucose, a type of sugar that serves as a primary source of energy for your cells.
- When glucose enters the bloodstream, a hormone called insulin is released to help transport glucose into cells, to be used for energy or stored for later use.
- If glucose levels remain elevated for too long or too often, insulin signals the body to store the excess as fat. Chronic high insulin levels can also contribute to insulin resistance, making weight loss more challenging over time.
- Devices like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and glucose biosensors (which don’t measure blood glucose but rather interstitial glucose) allow you to view your glucose response to dietary and lifestyle habits 24/7, empowering you to make more informed choices for weight and metabolic health.Â
Unlike other weight loss methods, using a CGM or biosensor gives you the benefit of seeing how glucose levels may impact weight loss progress. Since everyone's journey is unique, this data can help personalize everything, from regular exercise to diet plans to your overall goals.
Glucose Tracking for Weight Management
Continuous glucose monitoring and CGM systems have been around for decades and were mostly for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes care. But they’re now becoming more common for weight management and overall metabolic health.
‍
Why are your glucose levels important to think of when you’re trying to lose weight? Glucose-certified expert, Kara Collier, RDN, LDN, CNSC, explains:
- Your body converts some of the food you eat into glucose, a type of sugar that serves as a primary source of energy for your cells.
- When glucose enters the bloodstream, a hormone called insulin is released to help transport glucose into cells, to be used for energy or stored for later use.
- If glucose levels remain elevated for too long or too often, insulin signals the body to store the excess as fat. Chronic high insulin levels can also contribute to insulin resistance, making weight loss more challenging over time.
- Devices like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and glucose biosensors (which don’t measure blood glucose but rather interstitial glucose) allow you to view your glucose response to dietary and lifestyle habits 24/7, empowering you to make more informed choices for weight and metabolic health.Â
Unlike other weight loss methods, using a CGM or biosensor gives you the benefit of seeing how glucose levels may impact weight loss progress. Since everyone's journey is unique, this data can help personalize everything, from regular exercise to diet plans to your overall goals.
A CGM as a Helpful Way to Support Your Journey
One of the benefits of using a device like a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or glucose biosensor during a weight loss journey is the 24/7 view you get of your body's glucose data. The real power of glucose tracking is pattern awareness. It helps you connect the dots between:
- What you eat
- How you feel
- How your body responds
So you’re not just calorie counting or going on generic low-carb diets without knowing what works for your needs. And even if weight loss isn’t your main goal, this level of feedback can help support:
- Body recomposition
- Better workouts and understanding your body’s response to exercise (especially for athletes)
- Hormonal balance, including how insulin sensitivity and insulin levels affect it
- Healthier glucose variability
A CGM as a Helpful Way to Support Your Journey
One of the benefits of using a device like a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or glucose biosensor during a weight loss journey is the 24/7 view you get of your body's glucose data. The real power of glucose tracking is pattern awareness. It helps you connect the dots between:
- What you eat
- How you feel
- How your body responds
So you’re not just calorie counting or going on generic low-carb diets without knowing what works for your needs. And even if weight loss isn’t your main goal, this level of feedback can help support:
- Body recomposition
- Better workouts and understanding your body’s response to exercise (especially for athletes)
- Hormonal balance, including how insulin sensitivity and insulin levels affect it
- Healthier glucose variability
How to Use a Glucose Biosensor or CGM for Weight Loss: A Step-by-Step Guide
You’ve got the device, now what? Here’s how to turn glucose data into lasting results:
- Track your normal habits for three to five days: Don’t change anything yet. This helps establish your baseline.
- Spot your biggest glucose spikes: Use a CGM app with more insights, like the Nutrisense App, to log meals and notice which foods lead to sharp increases.
- Experiment with food swaps: Here’s where expert guidance can help! Working with a glucose expert specializing in weight loss, you can try pairing carbs with fat or protein, adjusting meal timing, or modifying portion sizes.
- Check in continually with your dietitian: It’s all about maintaining momentum. Review your trends and receive tailored suggestions, from specific meal plans to stress management strategies.
- Refine over time: Use what you learn to make confident, lasting changes, and adjust based on results to find what truly fits, not just for weight loss, but also for energy, mood, and metabolism.
How to Use a Glucose Biosensor or CGM for Weight Loss: A Step-by-Step Guide
You’ve got the device, now what? Here’s how to turn glucose data into lasting results:
- Track your normal habits for three to five days: Don’t change anything yet. This helps establish your baseline.
- Spot your biggest glucose spikes: Use a CGM app with more insights, like the Nutrisense App, to log meals and notice which foods lead to sharp increases.
- Experiment with food swaps: Here’s where expert guidance can help! Working with a glucose expert specializing in weight loss, you can try pairing carbs with fat or protein, adjusting meal timing, or modifying portion sizes.
- Check in continually with your dietitian: It’s all about maintaining momentum. Review your trends and receive tailored suggestions, from specific meal plans to stress management strategies.
- Refine over time: Use what you learn to make confident, lasting changes, and adjust based on results to find what truly fits, not just for weight loss, but also for energy, mood, and metabolism.
Meet Your Weight Loss Goals with Nutrisense
At Nutrisense, we go one step further. The Nutrisense CGM Program pairs data insights with glucose expertise, providing an individualized approach for lasting weight loss.
Like Benjamin, you can support your weight loss journey with 24/7 insights from a CGM device and also opt to work 1:1 with a registered dietitian or nutritionist. This individualized approach matters for weight loss because:
- Your metabolic rate, height, weight, hormonal response, and nutritional needs are unique.
- There isn’t a one-size-fits-all nutrition or exercise plan for weight loss.
- Personalized data gives you a more effective starting point to determine what foods and lifestyle habits may work best to support your weight goals.
Meet Your Weight Loss Goals with Nutrisense
At Nutrisense, we go one step further. The Nutrisense CGM Program pairs data insights with glucose expertise, providing an individualized approach for lasting weight loss.
Like Benjamin, you can support your weight loss journey with 24/7 insights from a CGM device and also opt to work 1:1 with a registered dietitian or nutritionist. This individualized approach matters for weight loss because:
- Your metabolic rate, height, weight, hormonal response, and nutritional needs are unique.
- There isn’t a one-size-fits-all nutrition or exercise plan for weight loss.
- Personalized data gives you a more effective starting point to determine what foods and lifestyle habits may work best to support your weight goals.
Nutrisense offers...
Nutrisense offers the best CGM program for weight loss to help you:
- Reinforce healthy habits with data-driven insights.
- Understand how to support hormonal balance.
- Understand and monitor glucose fluctuations.
- Conduct food and lifestyle experiments with expert guidance to see what works best for your weight loss journey.
- Set yourself up for sustainable success.
With the Nutrisense program, you get access to the Nutrisense App, as well as the option to work 1:1 with a nutritionist via insurance-covered video calls
Nutrisense offers...
Nutrisense offers the best CGM program for weight loss to help you:
- Reinforce healthy habits with data-driven insights.
- Understand how to support hormonal balance.
- Understand and monitor glucose fluctuations.
- Conduct food and lifestyle experiments with expert guidance to see what works best for your weight loss journey.
- Set yourself up for sustainable success.
With the Nutrisense program, you get access to the Nutrisense App, as well as the option to work 1:1 with a nutritionist via insurance-covered video calls
Your questions
answered.
Still have questions? Here are some answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions.
Results vary by person, but internal Nutrisense data shows that 68% of members who logged weight consistently lost weight in the first month. The average high-engagement user lost 24 lbs in 3 months.
*Individual results may vary. Link to method.
Buying a CGM device won’t provide you with expert support; you typically only receive the sensor and an app to view the data. With a program like Nutrisense, however, you can access expert support, as well as a cutting-edge app to view trends, patterns, and get educational material about glucose and beyond. You gain access to credentialed nutritionists or registered dietitians through one-on-one video calls (insurance-covered for most members).
Yes. Many members use Nutrisense to improve their energy, manage glucose levels, understand cravings, or support muscle building and body recomposition. Weight loss is just one of many possible outcomes.
CGMs offer real-time, medical-grade glucose data and are typically prescribed. Biosensors like Stelo offer periodic scans without a prescription. Nutrisense programs support both and can help you choose based on your goals and health history.
Choosing the best CGM or glucose biosensor, whether for weight loss or for other outcomes, depends on your unique needs, goals and body. A good non-prescription option is the Stelo Glucose Biosensor, especially when paired with a program like Nutrisense, which gives you access to a cutting-edge CGM app, and 1:1 insurance-covered calls with glucose experts who can help you dig into more than just the basic glucose readings from the sensor.
A CGM doesn’t cause weight loss directly, but it helps you understand how your body responds to food, stress, and movement. This feedback can lead to better decision-making, fewer glucose spikes, more consistent energy, and improved fat metabolism.
*Disclaimer: The Nutrisense program is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any conditions such as diabetes.