Glucose Monitors for Improved Metabolic Health

Why tracking your blood sugar can help you make smarter choices—without the guesswork.

In my practice, FOOD IS MEDICINE and one of the most powerful tools I recommend to support that endevour and for improving metabolic health, is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). But not just any monitor—I’m a big fan of Stelo, a non-prescription, affordable CGM that puts real-time insight right at your fingertips.

We know that blood sugar regulation plays a huge role in how we feel—our energy, focus, sleep, weight, and even skin health. But most of the time, it’s hard to know how our body is actually responding to what we eat, when we eat, how we move, or how well we’re sleeping.

That’s where Stelo comes in.

What is Stelo?

Stelo is a continuous glucose monitor designed for everyday people—no prescription, no needles, no complicated setup. It’s wearable, user-friendly, water proof and gives you real-time feedback about how your lifestyle choices affect your blood sugar and, by extension, your insulin response.

Why I Recommend It

Over the last few months, several of my patients have tried Stelo—and the results have been eye-opening. Without changing anything at first, they were able to observe how their current habits influenced their glucose spikes. From there, it became easier to make meaningful changes.
Here’s what we noticed:

• Better food choices – Seeing a sharp spike after a meal is powerful feedback. Patients started naturally gravitating toward meals that were more blood sugar–friendly.
• More mindful eating windows – Understanding the impact of late-night snacking or long fasting periods helped them find a rhythm that worked best for their body.
• More effective movement – A short walk after dinner? Turns out, it really helps! Stelo provided the proof.
• Sleep awareness – Poor sleep often showed up as higher glucose readings the next day, motivating better sleep hygiene.
• Accountability without judgment – It’s not about perfection; it’s about data and awareness.

Empowerment, Not Fear

Glucose Monitors for Improved Metabolic Health

What I love most is how empowering this tool can be. Instead of relying on generic advice, Stelo gives you personalized insight—so you can make better decisions, not based on trends or fear, but based on how your own body responds. You know the saying “test don’t guess”

Here is what the Glucose Goddess says “With Stelo, I get a notification when a glucose spike is detected. It’s awesome. Tracking my spikes is absolutely core to my daily habits.“

Final Thought

Metabolic health is foundational to overall well-being. If you’ve been feeling low energy, having trouble managing weight, struggle with anxiety and stress management, GUT HEALTH or are just curious about how your body reacts to food, exercise, stress, sleep etc, then Stelo might be a great place to start.

I always say: when you know better, you can do better. And this little device offers a clear window into your body’s unique story.

If you’re interested in trying Stelo, feel free to ask me about it at your next visit—I’m happy to help you get started in a way that feels supportive and sustainable. FYI ..My stud muffin is getting one next week as he is always looking for ways to be better, improve his longevity goals and age powerfully.

Have a healthy week

Dr Pia