{"id":28883,"date":"2024-01-11T11:15:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T19:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/guide-cgm-device-copy"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T20:43:04","slug":"continuous-glucose-monitoring-for-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/continuous-glucose-monitoring-for-athletes","title":{"rendered":"Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Athletes: Managing Blood Sugar During Exercising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physiological response to physical exertion can lead to fluctuations in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, posing challenges and opportunities alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For individuals with diabetes, exercise can significantly impact blood <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the link between physical activity and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn&#8217;t just impact diabetics. Non-diabetic athletes, too, experience fluctuations that can influence performance and overall well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous glucose monitoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a wearable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">device to track blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you hear <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continuous glucose monitoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), you most likely think diabetes management. But, emerging research and technological advancements have led to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36572039\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">development of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices specifically for athletes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blood-sugar-and-athletic-performance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood Sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Athletic Performance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels play a pivotal role in both endurance and cognitive function. Maintaining an optimal balance is crucial for sustained energy, focus, and overall well-being during physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since glucose, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/carbohydrates.html#:~:text=Your%20body%20breaks%20down%20carbohydrates,and%20muscles%20for%20later%20use\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body\u2019s main source of energy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar control<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is vital.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dip below what is considered <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">normal blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can have adverse effects on your performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/health-wellness\/fitness\/why-does-exercise-sometimes-raise-blood-sugar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically drop during exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though this isn\u2019t always the case. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vigorous exercise and exercises that increase <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4831313\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adrenaline output can actually raise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels trend lower during your workouts, you may deal with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fatigue and reduced energy levels.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Insufficient blood <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can deprive muscles of energy and lead to premature fatigue. This can lead to a significant decline in endurance and overall athletic output.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impaired cognitive function.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Like the body, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3900881\/#:~:text=The%20mammalian%20brain%20depends%20on,delivery%20of%20glucose%20from%20blood.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brain\u2019s main source of energy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Low <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly those dipping toward hypoglycemia can lead to impaired cognitive function. That means slower reaction times, impaired decision making, impaired coordination, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher risk of injury.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduced energy and impaired cognitive function increase the risk of injury during physical activity. Compromised coordination and reaction times can mean more accidents also increasing risk of injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> management ensures a steady supply of energy to the body. This allows athletes to maintain the levels of physical activity required of them during training and competitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even post-exercise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> management can play a pivotal role by aiding the recovery process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cgm-for-athletes-is-a-game-changer-for-fueling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM for athletes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a game-changer for fueling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-label use for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices is new and still developing. But, there are devices available that were designed specifically for non-diabetic athletes, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/abbott.mediaroom.com\/2020-09-17-Abbott-Introduces-Libre-Sense-Glucose-Sport-Biosensor-in-Europe-Worlds-First-Glucose-Biosensor-Designed-for-Athletes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), has even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usada.org\/spirit-of-sport\/glucose-monitoring-performance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shown support of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for athletes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They cite research which states <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36572039\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">athletes can use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devices as their own \u201cpersonal nutrition coach,\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> since it allows them to test new methods of fueling during training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They even discuss how CGM data can be used to determine the types and number of carbohydrates that work best for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous glucose monitoring for athletes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is similar to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for diabetics. It is a small, wearable device that is inserted into the subcutaneous tissue. Typically worn for 7-14 days, these devices take a precise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood glucose measurement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at regular intervals\u2014usually no longer than 15 minutes apart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The real-time continuous stream of data gives users a clearer picture of how dietary choices impact their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When used correctly, it can determine what to eat and when to eat it for the optimal levels. An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26166054\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American College of Sports Medicine study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, athletes who understand the impact of what they consume have a better chance of improving their performance during training and competitions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding when to refuel as an endurance athlete is crucial for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar contro<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">l and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s40279-023-01910-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can prevent hypoglycemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"real-world-applications-of-cgm-for-athletes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-world applications of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM for athletes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous glucose monitoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is especially beneficial for endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists, and swimmers. But, it can be used for any type of sports or fitness activity. There may even be devices that can integrate with your other fitness apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manufacturer of the Libra Sense device, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM for athletes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbott.com\/corpnewsroom\/strategy-and-strength\/abbott-launches-first-glucose-sport-biosensor-for-athletes.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tested their device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on some of the top teams of cyclists participating in the Tour de France. Team members wore the device as part of their training and found it enabled them to determine the optimal time to refuel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous glucose monitoring for athletes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is still relatively new, but there is a notable surge among both professional and recreational athletes, across multiple sports and fitness disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletes are using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fine-tune their training regimens and achieve more optimal results, preventing unnecessary fatigue and cognitive impairment while maximizing the efficiency of their workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits-of-cgm-for-athletes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM for Athletes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous glucose monitoring benefits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t endless, but they are plentiful. Benefits of CGM for athletes includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"optimized-fuel-intake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimized Fuel Intake<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM data provides real-time insights into how different activities impact blood <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Athletes can use this information to make informed decisions about their carbohydrate intake during exercise, preventing hypoglycemia and ensuring a steady and sufficient energy supply to fuel performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"enhanced-training-strategies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced Training Strategies<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM insights empower athletes to fine-tune their training regimens. By monitoring blood glucose responses to different exercise intensities and durations, athletes can adjust their workouts to optimize energy expenditure, improve endurance, and tailor recovery strategies for more effective training cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"improved-performance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved Performance<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels during exercise contribute to enhanced performance. Athletes can sustain optimal energy levels, reducing the likelihood of premature fatigue, cognitive impairment, and the complications that come along with them. This leads to improved endurance, better focus, and an overall improvement in athletic performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"reduced-risk-of-hypoglycemia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced Risk of Hypoglycemia<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM acts as a proactive tool to prevent hypoglycemic events, which can be particularly dangerous during exercise. By receiving real-time alerts and insights, athletes can take prompt action to avoid low <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> levels, preventing symptoms like dizziness, weakness, and potential injuries associated with hypoglycemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"reduced-risk-of-injuries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced Risk of Injuries<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, reduced energy levels and impaired cognitive function increase the risk of injury for athletes. Hypoglycemia also potential injury-inducing symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and weakness. Maintaining better <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar control<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can prevent these symptoms and reduce the risk of injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"register-with-heally-to-get-your-cgm-prescription\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register with Heally to get your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM prescription<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous glucose monitoring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) can be a powerful and individualized tool for athletes, offering real-time insights that can profoundly impact performance. It offers the ability to tailor strategies that align with their unique metabolic responses, optimizing training, nutrition, and recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/synergy.getheally.com\/f\/vshop-book_appt?visit_type_first=true?utm_source=CGMLanding&amp;_gl=1*1191ryv*_gcl_au*MTcyMTg3NjMwNC4xNjk3MTEzNDMy*_ga*OTkyMTM5OTk2LjE2OTcxMTM0MzM.*_ga_KDD68W0NRL*MTcwNDc1ODM5NC43NS4xLjE3MDQ3NTg0MDEuNTMuMC4w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register with Heally<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to seamlessly integrate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CGM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into your athletic performance plan. Your peak performance awaits\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/continuous-glucose-monitoring?utm_source=Blog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take the first step with Heally<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The physiological response to physical exertion can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar, posing challenges and opportunities alike.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":28886,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2273],"tags":[1813,2390,1811,1810,1812,1746,1668,2391],"class_list":{"0":"post-28883","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mental-health","8":"tag-athlete","9":"tag-athletics","10":"tag-cgm","11":"tag-continuous-glucose-monitoring","12":"tag-glucose","13":"tag-health-and-wellness","14":"tag-healthy-lifestyle","15":"tag-performance"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Athletes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the benefits of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) for athletes. 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