Hunger might cause cognitive and emotional regulation problems through the same general process as any other aversive experience, but for many people there’s also a very specific physiological pathway going through low blood sugar. If this is a frequent problem, it might be worth investing in a continuous glucose monitor, or just trying to eat a very slow-carb diet (avoid most concentrated sources of carbs and eat lots of beans, or just increase protein, or just go full keto). Improving blood sugar regulation is life-changing for some people, even without any weight loss.
Oops, I totally replied from the LW account I mostly use for testing. I trust the 1st Viscount St Alban and father of modern scientific method won’t mind me using his name to encourage empricisim.
I got my Dexcom via Nutrissense. No prescription required. They offer an Abbot sensor by default (15-minute sensor readings) but ‘upgrade’ to Dexcom if you allow them to use your data for a study (Dexcom wants to get approval and wants data).
And here I am paying them $300. Their monthly costs seems basically what the Dexcom sensors cost on their own.
But also not definitely too much. Depends on the value of the data to you, etc. I was seeking to solve very distracting hunger, a problem that even a low chance of solving would be well worth the cost.
Hunger might cause cognitive and emotional regulation problems through the same general process as any other aversive experience, but for many people there’s also a very specific physiological pathway going through low blood sugar. If this is a frequent problem, it might be worth investing in a continuous glucose monitor, or just trying to eat a very slow-carb diet (avoid most concentrated sources of carbs and eat lots of beans, or just increase protein, or just go full keto). Improving blood sugar regulation is life-changing for some people, even without any weight loss.
What continuous glucose monitor do you recommend?
I’ve been trying Dexcom G7 for the data, and seems pretty good. Data every 5 min. A diabetic I know referred to it as “the good sensor”.
Thanks, looks like Dexcom Stelo is coming out this summer that will be available without a prescription. I’ll order it as soon as its available.
Oops, I totally replied from the LW account I mostly use for testing. I trust the 1st Viscount St Alban and father of modern scientific method won’t mind me using his name to encourage empricisim.
I got my Dexcom via Nutrissense. No prescription required. They offer an Abbot sensor by default (15-minute sensor readings) but ‘upgrade’ to Dexcom if you allow them to use your data for a study (Dexcom wants to get approval and wants data).
I’ve checked Nutrissense and they want $250/month? Definitely way too much for a glucose meter! :)
And here I am paying them $300. Their monthly costs seems basically what the Dexcom sensors cost on their own.
But also not definitely too much. Depends on the value of the data to you, etc. I was seeking to solve very distracting hunger, a problem that even a low chance of solving would be well worth the cost.
I’ve found a new box of Dexcom G7 on Ebay for just $90, ordered it now to try it out.