Ep.104 Glucose monitors: Do They Work For Teens With Prediabetes?

A friend of mine, who's also a doctor, called me about a patient: a patient she's trying to help reach a healthier weight. Her question was simple. "Should I put them on a glucose monitor? They do not have diabetes, they just want to lose weight".If you've seen these little sensors all over your feed, you've probably wondered the same thing. So in this episode I give you the honest answer.Here's what we cover:What a continuous glucose monitor actually measures, and why it's lifesaving for teens with diabetesWhy "a screening tool, not a treatment" is the clearest way to think about it for everyone elseWhat the research really says about teens without diabetesThe quiet risk of number-watching, and how it can push a teen toward fearing foodWhat actually helps a teen improve insulin sensitivity, without dietingIf you'd like the 3 signs of insulin resistance most parents miss and what to do, grab my free guide.All the best, Dr JennyI’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.Links30 Healthy Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/recipesSmoothies Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/smoothiesSubscribe to my newsletterlifestyleforteens.com/newsletter