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@@Action2me its not really for people trying to fad diet, its for us Type 1 diabetics that need this technology to live. These are covered by insurance so almost free. There is a shortage of diabetes products in the US because of these new trends of using CGM's and getting prescriptions for insulin to lose weight when you don't need it.
Buyer beware of Veri. I signed up for their service because they looked like the most affordable but I didn't notice that I was actually signing up for a 3 month subscription so it's actually not that affordable. In fact, the whole contract thing feels like a trap, feels like a shady thing to do to people.
Yeah super sneaky! It seems like u get sensors for three months plus the app for $100 a month but No! You only get sensors for the first month only and additional sensors are $160 a month on top of the $100 a month. They make it very confusing and misleading
@@amiesparkle00 I totally thought this too except when looking at the overall pricing it is clear it's not. I actually had t have a PhD read the description and tell me what they meant. My friend knew immediately. Perhaps it is simply a level of how we all take in info?
Just signed up for Veri because of price. It is a 3-mth contract at $109/mth, but you can pay all 3 months at a time for $297. I found a discount code for 20% off and paid $237.60. Not bad for 3 months. Now, you have to fill out a questionnaire that will be forwarded to a doctor to approve your CGM. One thing I found interesting was they said if you have Type I or Type 2 diabetes, their CGM isn't for you. It sure would be nice if the medical industry would not make this device so difficult to get, then we could see a more widespread use resulting in more direct competition and lower prices.
Bro I saw your videos and thought oh yeah another tech boy with a million subs… but no! 20k?! Your videos are so polished and nice you deserve far more attention for your work
Yeah! For the $ you could certainly buy a fair amount of quality and fresh foods ( at least for one individual ) monthly! It's not as if it's unknown what to avoid generally anyway', (processed ,highly refined junk- the more processed they are the more "dead" and devitalized and devoid of nutrition they are wrecking havoc on the human body!
If you aren’t diabetic, that’s a great way to control your glucose levels really reduce your risk of becoming diabetic. Good proteins, healthy fats, LOW sugar and non-starchy vegetables are the way to go.
Thanks . I am 21 years young 😁Just diagnosed with type 1 in early stage .I like ur content so much and I was waiting for this video . Greetings from Morocco .✌
thanks it's been a year now and I never felt this good I am on ani inflammatory diet also low carb . and My blood sugar is reading is very good @@ambrosios7161
Shervin, in your headline you stated that you bought 5 CGM, but in your video (which I like) you cover 3 apps only that utilise CGM data. Ultrahuman was mentioned at the start but not covered. Are they any good? As far as CGMs are concerned there are two main players only out there, Abbot and Dexcom. For people outside the US and the Apple ecosystem, it would be good to know whether there are any decent health apps out there that offer similar services and functions as Levels etc. Keep it up!
PSA: The Veri link charges you the full amount despite showing a discount. The customer support is adamant that nothing is wrong with their website so you will not get the 20% off.
Dude! Watermelon cubes with cottage cheese! One of my favourite breakfast (one of the breakfasts) foods! So good. And if you haven't, try watermelon with classic yellow mustard on it, seems insane, but its killer!
It depends on what you eat. I realize I had a huge reaction to tomatoes. I thought it was a mistake so I eat a small piece of tomato and bag huge spike. This told me my body does not like tomatoes
Needing a doctors prescription is to me the most silly part of it all. All one is doing is monitoring one’s blood glucose which is very beneficial. Why is this only for a doctor to decide?
I appreciate the insights you've shared about Veri, Levels, Nutrisense, and Ultrahuman. I've had the opportunity to utilize all of them, as well as Ambrosia's Champions, which I find to be the most advanced and user-friendly. Unlike Nutrisense, Veri, and Ultrahuman, with Champions there's no need to scan the sensor.
I’m worried about the t1d diabetics who are in the comments. It’s expensive enough to be alive with T1D, without paying an extra +$200 for a repackaged cgm. Please talk to your endocrinologist!! Also, the libre 14 day isn’t a cgm, it’s a flash glucose monitor. From an insurance standpoint it can be a huge difference. Fun fact, You can make the 14 day libre into a cgm that uses Bluetooth to automatically connects to your phone with products like miaomiao and blucon. It’s not worth it if you’re only scanning once a day, but it essential if you need real time bgl data and can only afford a 14 day libre
I love how he explains the delay and the error margin here. It’s important to consider. That’s why diabetics still need to follow up with a BGM test of the numbers seem too high or low. Also, the Dexcom G7 can be added to an Apple Watch and you can see your numbers right on your watch. It also has alarms to warn of dangerous highs and lows.
I'm into Android, anything Apple, I just throw it in the trash, but I am in to the information the app displays, but I'm with you, one app is enough, an accuracy is definitely important, being able to trust the data, awesome video.
DO NOT USE NUTRISENSE unless you want pay them for services not delivered. I signed up initially for the 3 month plan. They invoice you, then they ship the CGMs - or not in my case. For the third month, they shipped my CGMs almost 2 weeks late (12 days to be exact). What did they offer me as compensation? Nothing. Here is the email they sent me: "I understand that you're frustrated with the delay in receiving your CGMs for this month. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the shipment delay. The 4th of July holiday did impact the normal shipping schedule, resulting in a delay in delivery. I have tracked your package, and it is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, June 11th. Here is the tracking information:. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Regarding refunds, I want to inform you that once monthly charges have been processed, subscriptions are non-refundable."
Thank you for the excellent reviews. I was already leaning towards trying one and your video helped me choose. Well, that and the price. Levels seems ridiculously expensive now at $400 whereas Veri was like $109 after your discount (Levels doesn't appear to be offering a discount any longer from your link).
@@ShervinShares I'm 9 days in with Veri and I've really learned a lot. During the week, when I'm fasting 16:8 and only eating Carnivore, my glucose is rock solid, doesn't budge, only goes over 100 when I shower which seems to be a sensor issue and when I work out. On the weekend, I cheat on Friday and Saturday night and bread and other carbs do cause some significant spikes but I can reduce them with certain things like eating things in certain orders or taking a good walk within 20-30 minutes of eating. Only 9 days in and I'm already sick of entering my meals into the app and have basically stopped doing it. I think I learned enough that I don't really need to wear a CGM that much longer.
Very helpful & good breakdowns! only thing missing: What does each company do w/ our biometric data? I would be interested to know if there's a closed loop system linked w/ a proximity handheld device not connected to the internet. Thanks! Definitely deserving of a follow!
@@joyjoanne23 Yes it is. I'm so tired of paying for the privilege of my data being the product. I hope it can be a closed loop. I want a tool, not more fine print 😫
Not to give them what information, your second to second glucose levels? It's ridiculous they are trying to get us to pay for them to harvest our the sensor is doing all the work, internet connection isn't even necessary!
I thought the circular patch simply adhered onto the skin but when the man showed that there was a spike in the middle to enter the skin, that's when I winced and turned away from the presentation. This would be a deal breaker if I needed such a device, apart from the two hundred dollar monthly cost. ☝️😮
1. Way cheaper to get a prescription through your doctor for a CGM. 2. FreeStyle Libre is known for being 25, 50 or even more points off than your actual blood sugar level. It happens to me all the friggin time. 3. Cheapest and most accurate way to do this is buying a blood sugar testing kit at any store which requires no prescription.
I’ve been dealing with blood sugar stuff for a while, but unswt has made it so much easier to figure out what works for me. The AI sugar tracker shows me exactly how different foods affect my levels, and it’s been a game changer. If you’re looking for something easy and helpful, definitely give it a go!
Really good explanation. Amazing how many doctors don’t tell diabetics anything about the needle or filament. I’m a physical therapist who got gestational diabetes and a cgm is so convenient. Thanks for your review.
I thought the newer Libre 3 and Dexcom G7 were Bluetooth continuous scan devices so you don't need to manually do it. And you got data all day long. No?
With the Nutrisense Freestyle Libre 2 which uses NFC my Android phone will vibrate twice upon contact. The first vibration is short followed by a second long vibration. Turns out reading occurs on the 2nd long vibration. If removed after the first vibration the reading/scan will always fail as there isn't a second vibration. The custom fabric patch that covers the cgm is very helpful to reduce snags especially if it's on your arm.
What about using the Dexcom g6 or g7 with the provided app? Won’t be as sexy as levels or nutrisense etc but will do the job and be continuous monitoring for less money?!?
Insane pricing. As a pre diabetic, I can’t get any doctor to give me a prescription. My insurance won’t cover it unless I have type 1, type 2 or insulin dependent.
Did I understand this correctly? You have to pay for a subscription, which is more than $100 USD a month to use their app? There is no way of using the cgm without their subscription?
Side note to the Keto Mojo... if you buy the stips, you can also measure your blood ketone levels. Those strips a much more expensive that the glucose strips, but if you are in a circumstance where you want to know your levels, it's a nice meter for that. For straight up glucose checks, I prefer the GE monitor.
I went with a Veri because I have my own sensors but they didn't accepted your discount code when subscribing to app only. I wrote in the app that I got it recommended by you (don't know if that helps in any way).
Question: what do Veri and Nutrisense use to determine what they call a “spike”? I just quit Levels because calling a 90 to 120 mg/dL increase with eating is absolutely not a “spike” and they really are skewed toward a keto diet. Are the other ones more forgiving and realistic with their metrics?
Hello! Question, I seee you wear your Oura ring on your ring finger. I know Oura recommends wearing it on your index finger for accuracy and better tracking. Just wondering if you have encountered any issues with tracking? Just ordered a ring, and waiting on the sizing kit and trying to decide whethrr to trade the Oura out for my normal wedding ring...
Very interesting comparison! I know your work out a lot. How has it improved your performance, in more detail? You bring up a very, very important point and that is the apps and tools are geared toward diabetics and as such the reporting isn't granular enough to really support detailed goals. I notice a lot of athletes use these type of sensors. I assume their goal is to ensure the body stays at optimum despite very tough training, and targeting a certain bodily state. I assume their coaches and nutritionists use these sensors to find the optimum levels, but also to recommend changes based on the data gathered for the individual athlete, and their particular goals. Paying a base fee of $200-350 a month and then additional $175 a month for a nutrition coach is waaay to steep. What is needed is a more AI approach, where you track, set goals, and then the AI will give you recommendations based on the goals you have set. I guess that's a few years out. At 13:59 yes, that was my very first thought, I want to use the watch to enter stuff quickly. As is, I've spent a lot of time honing my diet, and my meals, in particular meal size, and macro division, based on GL charts, protein content etc, and so I know pretty well how my body reacts. I had breakfast with a diabetic friend and got to try their device for measuring my blood sugar and my levels were perfect even after breakfast. So all in all, the body takes care of the glucose levels, and unless there are recipes and guidance for accomplishing specific goals, beyond just stable glucose levels, it's not worth the money.
i wasn't aware that they were actually using dexcom monitors- that's new. i don't think it's very ethical for the companies to have telehalth doctors 'handle the prescription for you' when dexcom is specifically meant to be prescribed to diabetics.
Ph of stomach in processing foods a factor in blood sugar readings? I’m sure other things besides sugar are being read. It’s reading some type of electrical resistance/activity?
I actually think these sensors are better for this type of data tracking compared to use for diabetics. The main issue is the accuracy. Up until the newest version of these sensors the accuracy wasn’t good enough to be actionable on. You still had to verify your blood glucose the traditional way before the newest sensors have gotten accuracy down to +/- 9%.
I think down the road I’ll invest in one, once the newness wears off and I’m in a better financial position because I am curious. I’d like to see it evolve a bit more before then.
Anywho, Found a place online that sold Is lifestyle libre 2 without a prescription. that version works with your android phone. Running it for 4 days now. FYI compared to my blood meter it's about 24 to 34 Higher but you can sit like alerts in the app and stuff so it's pretty cool.
Dexcom G7 works with your smart phone and automatically sends the data every 5 minutes so almost real time. If you’re going to use one, definitely research normal body reactions to foods on your glucose levels so you can know what’s normal and what is worrisome. Otherwise it’s really easy to make yourself anxious with it. :)
Just doing some quick searching, it looks like kits like this require a prescription. Doesn’t seem attainable for the average person. Too bad because I really wanted to track my glucose levels to get my lifestyle dialed in and have sustained energy all day. No more crashes, no more food comas. Looks like the non kits where you take a reading is the only way to go.
Nice! QUESTION: do any of these integrate with any of the popular food logging apps? A lot of us already log meals and would be so nice to have them integrate.
Do any of them allow anyone to access their own data using an API? As imagine, I want to synchronize the glucose data with the Oura Ring data, is this possible? Oura Ring allows us to access our own data through an API. I would like to sync the glucose data with the Oura Ring data to see how my eating habits influence glucose levels and how glucose levels influence my HR, RR during the day and my sleep at night.
i use libre with blucon nightrider as cgm to get my readings and also my activity levels through graph and see how my glucose changes while doing exercise work and eating food meals
looks like these are all subscription based? You can't just try it out once and then decide? Not going to spend something like $300/month just to try it out.
I know Nutrisense is the only who has it and it's $399 a month. Which to me is crazy, but that is how they get you to a commitment amount as it's less money.
I can't understand why anyone wants to pay a subscription to third party app when all the data and analysis is available for free in the libre 2 and 3 apps when you buy sensor
Interstitial glucose lags the blood glucose by about 15 minutes but reads closely the same given the 15 minute delay. Also remember that blood glucose meters are not 100% accurate as the CGM's are not 100% accurate.
Thanks for the info, but why that 15 minute lag in interstitial glucose? I thought it was fairly quick to keep the hungry cells happy. 15 minute sounds like cells may go into ischemia. There has to be some sort of equilibrium where there is steady supply of glucose, etc to cells. @@dwightl5863
I rather eat healthy and save that $$$$ to buy healthy foods. No fast foods, no carbohydrates, no sugar, no alcohol, and no sugary drinks. Easy!! I just saved $300.
Levels Health CGM: levels.link/shervin
Keto Mojo Blood Glucose Monitor: amzn.to/3ethu8t
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I Tried to Scientifically Test the Average American Diet: th-cam.com/video/xQv-9OlfaOc/w-d-xo.html
what if you have a family? are there any options to track multiple profiles?
Are ANY of these available in Europe??
$200/mo?!
$200 MONTH!! Are you kidding me!!! its a freakin car payment
Yet another way it’s deadly to be poor
I was kinda excited for it... but yeah... $200 a month is steep
I wish I could buy a car for $200 a month
@@Action2me its not really for people trying to fad diet, its for us Type 1 diabetics that need this technology to live. These are covered by insurance so almost free. There is a shortage of diabetes products in the US because of these new trends of using CGM's and getting prescriptions for insulin to lose weight when you don't need it.
bit this is more valuable?
Buyer beware of Veri. I signed up for their service because they looked like the most affordable but I didn't notice that I was actually signing up for a 3 month subscription so it's actually not that affordable. In fact, the whole contract thing feels like a trap, feels like a shady thing to do to people.
good to know! thank you for sharing
Yeah super sneaky! It seems like u get sensors for three months plus the app for $100 a month but No! You only get sensors for the first month only and additional sensors are $160 a month on top of the $100 a month. They make it very confusing and misleading
@@amiesparkle00 I totally thought this too except when looking at the overall pricing it is clear it's not. I actually had t have a PhD read the description and tell me what they meant. My friend knew immediately. Perhaps it is simply a level of how we all take in info?
@@pyellin421 well I mean I caught it right away and didn’t buy it. But if someone just skims the info, I think it’s easy to draw the wrong conclusion.
Thank you for the feedback. I was about to purchase it.
Just signed up for Veri because of price. It is a 3-mth contract at $109/mth, but you can pay all 3 months at a time for $297. I found a discount code for 20% off and paid $237.60. Not bad for 3 months.
Now, you have to fill out a questionnaire that will be forwarded to a doctor to approve your CGM. One thing I found interesting was they said if you have Type I or Type 2 diabetes, their CGM isn't for you.
It sure would be nice if the medical industry would not make this device so difficult to get, then we could see a more widespread use resulting in more direct competition and lower prices.
Bro I saw your videos and thought oh yeah another tech boy with a million subs… but no! 20k?! Your videos are so polished and nice you deserve far more attention for your work
Agree the content is awesome, pleasant to watch and really well done!
The topics discussed are pretty nerdy tho so that will limit the reach.
For $300-400 a month I’ll just start eating vegetables and meat only and water nothing.
that diet will not need a glucose monitoring
Yeah! For the $ you could certainly buy a fair amount of quality and fresh foods ( at least for one individual ) monthly! It's not as if it's unknown what to avoid generally anyway', (processed ,highly refined junk- the more processed they are the more "dead" and devitalized and devoid of nutrition they are wrecking havoc on the human body!
If you aren’t diabetic, that’s a great way to control your glucose levels really reduce your risk of becoming diabetic. Good proteins, healthy fats, LOW sugar and non-starchy vegetables are the way to go.
Thanks . I am 21 years young 😁Just diagnosed with type 1 in early stage .I like ur content so much and I was waiting for this video . Greetings from Morocco .✌
I hope your doctor told you to say away from carbs.
thanks it's been a year now and I never felt this good I am on ani inflammatory diet also low carb . and My blood sugar is reading is very good @@ambrosios7161
Shervin, in your headline you stated that you bought 5 CGM, but in your video (which I like) you cover 3 apps only that utilise CGM data. Ultrahuman was mentioned at the start but not covered. Are they any good? As far as CGMs are concerned there are two main players only out there, Abbot and Dexcom. For people outside the US and the Apple ecosystem, it would be good to know whether there are any decent health apps out there that offer similar services and functions as Levels etc. Keep it up!
Used your link. Hoping my HSA is good with me using those funds. I can't wait to dive into the data! Thanks for the great overview!
PSA: The Veri link charges you the full amount despite showing a discount. The customer support is adamant that nothing is wrong with their website so you will not get the 20% off.
I am trying to find where to even ask Veri (UK) a question, but am struggling!
Great video, very informative. Thank you for talking fast - I wish more people did that. Nice job.
You know TH-cam has a playback speed setting, right? I put anybody slow at 1.5-2x.
Dude! Watermelon cubes with cottage cheese! One of my favourite breakfast (one of the breakfasts) foods! So good. And if you haven't, try watermelon with classic yellow mustard on it, seems insane, but its killer!
Watermelon with feta cheese is beyond delicious. Kinda same concept like eating grapes with cheese, sweet and salty combination
Thank you for a very informative video. Just ordered Levels using your link.
You're spot on my friend. You clearly said that this is meant for diabetic but not made for health optimization.
New to your TH-cam vids and really like them! I am going to order a CGM and wanted to thank you. Great reviews.
Recommendations in the video:
- Newby's get Veri
- Otherwise Nutrisense or Levels
It depends on what you eat. I realize I had a huge reaction to tomatoes. I thought it was a mistake so I eat a small piece of tomato and bag huge spike. This told me my body does not like tomatoes
Quite a few TH-camrs swear by strawberries, maybe should check that next :)
@Julia tiny spike
@@istvan9051guess they must be just smelling the strawberries instead of eating them to get small spikes
Needing a doctors prescription is to me the most silly part of it all. All one is doing is monitoring one’s blood glucose which is very beneficial. Why is this only for a doctor to decide?
I appreciate the insights you've shared about Veri, Levels, Nutrisense, and Ultrahuman. I've had the opportunity to utilize all of them, as well as Ambrosia's Champions, which I find to be the most advanced and user-friendly. Unlike Nutrisense, Veri, and Ultrahuman, with Champions there's no need to scan the sensor.
I’m worried about the t1d diabetics who are in the comments. It’s expensive enough to be alive with T1D, without paying an extra +$200 for a repackaged cgm. Please talk to your endocrinologist!!
Also, the libre 14 day isn’t a cgm, it’s a flash glucose monitor. From an insurance standpoint it can be a huge difference. Fun fact, You can make the 14 day libre into a cgm that uses Bluetooth to automatically connects to your phone with products like miaomiao and blucon. It’s not worth it if you’re only scanning once a day, but it essential if you need real time bgl data and can only afford a 14 day libre
The new app update converts libre 2 to be wireless cgm like libre 3 without needing to scan sensor
I love how he explains the delay and the error margin here. It’s important to consider. That’s why diabetics still need to follow up with a BGM test of the numbers seem too high or low. Also, the Dexcom G7 can be added to an Apple Watch and you can see your numbers right on your watch. It also has alarms to warn of dangerous highs and lows.
I'm into Android, anything Apple, I just throw it in the trash,
but I am in to the information the app displays, but I'm with you, one app is enough, an accuracy is definitely important, being able to trust the data, awesome video.
DO NOT USE NUTRISENSE unless you want pay them for services not delivered. I signed up initially for the 3 month plan. They invoice you, then they ship the CGMs - or not in my case. For the third month, they shipped my CGMs almost 2 weeks late (12 days to be exact). What did they offer me as compensation? Nothing. Here is the email they sent me:
"I understand that you're frustrated with the delay in receiving your CGMs for this month. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the shipment delay. The 4th of July holiday did impact the normal shipping schedule, resulting in a delay in delivery.
I have tracked your package, and it is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, June 11th. Here is the tracking information:. I apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Regarding refunds, I want to inform you that once monthly charges have been processed, subscriptions are non-refundable."
Thank you for the excellent reviews. I was already leaning towards trying one and your video helped me choose. Well, that and the price. Levels seems ridiculously expensive now at $400 whereas Veri was like $109 after your discount (Levels doesn't appear to be offering a discount any longer from your link).
Yea price is def a big factor. Let me know what you learn!
@@ShervinShares I'm 9 days in with Veri and I've really learned a lot. During the week, when I'm fasting 16:8 and only eating Carnivore, my glucose is rock solid, doesn't budge, only goes over 100 when I shower which seems to be a sensor issue and when I work out. On the weekend, I cheat on Friday and Saturday night and bread and other carbs do cause some significant spikes but I can reduce them with certain things like eating things in certain orders or taking a good walk within 20-30 minutes of eating. Only 9 days in and I'm already sick of entering my meals into the app and have basically stopped doing it. I think I learned enough that I don't really need to wear a CGM that much longer.
@@davidmoran7827what was your final take aways from this now that your subscription is over?
Very helpful & good breakdowns! only thing missing: What does each company do w/ our biometric data? I would be interested to know if there's a closed loop system linked w/ a proximity handheld device not connected to the internet. Thanks! Definitely deserving of a follow!
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@@joyjoanne23 Yes it is. I'm so tired of paying for the privilege of my data being the product. I hope it can be a closed loop. I want a tool, not more fine print 😫
Did you get answer? I would like some privacy while using the apps. Is there an option not to give the company your information?
Not to give them what information, your second to second glucose levels? It's ridiculous they are trying to get us to pay for them to harvest our the sensor is doing all the work, internet connection isn't even necessary!
I thought the circular patch simply adhered onto the skin but when the man showed that there was a spike in the middle to enter the skin, that's when I winced and turned away from the presentation. This would be a deal breaker if I needed such a device, apart from the two hundred dollar monthly cost. ☝️😮
Thanks for the review! It’s the most detailed I’ve seen.
1. Way cheaper to get a prescription through your doctor for a CGM.
2. FreeStyle Libre is known for being 25, 50 or even more points off than your actual blood sugar level. It happens to me all the friggin time.
3. Cheapest and most accurate way to do this is buying a blood sugar testing kit at any store which requires no prescription.
You do realize the reason why some people buy these things they don't want to prick their finger don't you? And not talking about price
I’ve been dealing with blood sugar stuff for a while, but unswt has made it so much easier to figure out what works for me. The AI sugar tracker shows me exactly how different foods affect my levels, and it’s been a game changer. If you’re looking for something easy and helpful, definitely give it a go!
Really good explanation. Amazing how many doctors don’t tell diabetics anything about the needle or filament. I’m a physical therapist who got gestational diabetes and a cgm is so convenient. Thanks for your review.
You mentioned ultrahuman in the beginning but no review for it?
I thought the newer Libre 3 and Dexcom G7 were Bluetooth continuous scan devices so you don't need to manually do it. And you got data all day long. No?
Even the libre 2 after app updates is continuously updating now just like libre 3 without needing to be tapped
With the Nutrisense Freestyle Libre 2 which uses NFC my Android phone will vibrate twice upon contact. The first vibration is short followed by a second long vibration. Turns out reading occurs on the 2nd long vibration. If removed after the first vibration the reading/scan will always fail as there isn't a second vibration. The custom fabric patch that covers the cgm is very helpful to reduce snags especially if it's on your arm.
What about using the Dexcom g6 or g7 with the provided app? Won’t be as sexy as levels or nutrisense etc but will do the job and be continuous monitoring for less money?!?
Great compare. But I'm left thinking so what? What's the value? How has this changed anything? What's the insights...
Great presentation Sir. This stuff is pretty pricey.
I love the data heavy presentation of Nutrisense, feels like a real life tricorder.
Interesting. Have you tried any of the non-invasive glucose monitors that are NOT connected to a cell phone?
Insane pricing. As a pre diabetic, I can’t get any doctor to give me a prescription. My insurance won’t cover it unless I have type 1, type 2 or insulin dependent.
Try Nutrisense - prescription is included. the cgm has been very useful to identify a better diet.
Have you tried Stelo?
Did I understand this correctly? You have to pay for a subscription, which is more than $100 USD a month to use their app? There is no way of using the cgm without their subscription?
For FreeStyle Libre, you can buy a separate reader device from them that is one-time payment and you can use it forever. The device costs about US$70.
Thanks for the info! Appreciate your effort!
Should have more views. Great video.
I appreciate that!
This video is almost 3 years old. Have you compared them recently? 2024? And are they available in Canada now?
Side note to the Keto Mojo... if you buy the stips, you can also measure your blood ketone levels. Those strips a much more expensive that the glucose strips, but if you are in a circumstance where you want to know your levels, it's a nice meter for that. For straight up glucose checks, I prefer the GE monitor.
Okay, so i tried the veri, and the food tracking is horrendous. Why they wont work together with myfitness pal, I will never know.
THANK YOU for mentioning that "the needle will be removed"...lawd i couldn't fathom walking around 24/7 with a needle inside my carcass!
Be ultra thankful then that you are not diabetic.
@@dwightl5863 it is reversible, unless it's type 1.
Bro. Thank you so much for this very informative video. 🙌
Glad it was helpful! thank you for commenting - what do you want to see next with CGMs?
Great info. Before you, I knew NOTHING. Other posts are helpful also. Thank You!
Well done video, thank you.
Thank you!
I went with a Veri because I have my own sensors but they didn't accepted your discount code when subscribing to app only. I wrote in the app that I got it recommended by you (don't know if that helps in any way).
Question: what do Veri and Nutrisense use to determine what they call a “spike”? I just quit Levels because calling a 90 to 120 mg/dL increase with eating is absolutely not a “spike” and they really are skewed toward a keto diet. Are the other ones more forgiving and realistic with their metrics?
Hello! Question, I seee you wear your Oura ring on your ring finger. I know Oura recommends wearing it on your index finger for accuracy and better tracking. Just wondering if you have encountered any issues with tracking? Just ordered a ring, and waiting on the sizing kit and trying to decide whethrr to trade the Oura out for my normal wedding ring...
Did you ever try Signos?
Very interesting comparison! I know your work out a lot. How has it improved your performance, in more detail? You bring up a very, very important point and that is the apps and tools are geared toward diabetics and as such the reporting isn't granular enough to really support detailed goals. I notice a lot of athletes use these type of sensors. I assume their goal is to ensure the body stays at optimum despite very tough training, and targeting a certain bodily state. I assume their coaches and nutritionists use these sensors to find the optimum levels, but also to recommend changes based on the data gathered for the individual athlete, and their particular goals. Paying a base fee of $200-350 a month and then additional $175 a month for a nutrition coach is waaay to steep. What is needed is a more AI approach, where you track, set goals, and then the AI will give you recommendations based on the goals you have set. I guess that's a few years out. At 13:59 yes, that was my very first thought, I want to use the watch to enter stuff quickly. As is, I've spent a lot of time honing my diet, and my meals, in particular meal size, and macro division, based on GL charts, protein content etc, and so I know pretty well how my body reacts. I had breakfast with a diabetic friend and got to try their device for measuring my blood sugar and my levels were perfect even after breakfast. So all in all, the body takes care of the glucose levels, and unless there are recipes and guidance for accomplishing specific goals, beyond just stable glucose levels, it's not worth the money.
Does Levels work with Dexcom 7? Thanks!
Any plans to evaluate Zoe?
How can I get this without a prescription, at the lowest cost to me?
Just used your code for Very! Thank you
LET"S GO - tell me how you like it??
@@ShervinShares I love it I’m on day 3👍
I wish some of the apps were available as standalone. I already get Libre 3 sensors through my insurance. The Libre 3 app itself is basic at best.
I don't think you reviewed the Ultrahuman one? Or have I missed it somewhere?
i wasn't aware that they were actually using dexcom monitors- that's new. i don't think it's very ethical for the companies to have telehalth doctors 'handle the prescription for you' when dexcom is specifically meant to be prescribed to diabetics.
Ph of stomach in processing foods a factor in blood sugar readings? I’m sure other things besides sugar are being read. It’s reading some type of electrical resistance/activity?
you should try free libre 2 or 3 is way better than all of these in terms of accuracy and readings history
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Love my libre the data is brilliant
agreed! but 3 is much better for auto update every 10 minutes. 2 requires the phone to scan to update the blood sugar.
@@bigabe23with the new app updates the 2 gets the same features as the 3 and you don't need to scan it.
I actually think these sensors are better for this type of data tracking compared to use for diabetics. The main issue is the accuracy. Up until the newest version of these sensors the accuracy wasn’t good enough to be actionable on. You still had to verify your blood glucose the traditional way before the newest sensors have gotten accuracy down to +/- 9%.
Went through all the ones you mentioned, none available in Canada. Any ideas for Canadians?
I think down the road I’ll invest in one, once the newness wears off and I’m in a better financial position because I am curious. I’d like to see it evolve a bit more before then.
All the apps need to subscribe?
GREAT REVIEW. THANKS.
Thank you for commenting!! What should I include in the next video??
I also heard that Veri will not transfer your data if you change phones..
Your video was perfect, great info!!
Tried to use the Level link but not seeing any discount. Is link working or is there no discount?
They aren’t offering a discount right now! But that link does help support the channel!
@@ShervinShares cool, if I decide to purchase I will definitely utilize the link.
Will these work with Garmin instead of Apple?
Thanks for vid, so none of them import from my fitness pal…..and I think you said all three apps will work with the sensor, did I hear that right?
Thanks for doing this.
Helpful brother
Thank you!! What info can I put in future videos?
Levels writes glucose to my Samsung Health and Fit apps
Ok that’s good to know!
Ridiculous that you need a doctor's prescription to monitor your blood glucose
yea....
Another way for healthcare industry to get your money.
Anywho, Found a place online that sold Is lifestyle libre 2 without a prescription. that version works with your android phone. Running it for 4 days now. FYI compared to my blood meter it's about 24 to 34 Higher but you can sit like alerts in the app and stuff so it's pretty cool.
It's as if the medical system wants you to BE diabetic and not PREVENT diabetes.
@@billytheweasel They also don't want you to know that you can reverse diabetes. They want you to stay sick and just "manage" it...until it kills you.
Hey I don't have the scan button on veri app. I have to do thru the librelink app the updates on the veri app. I'm using android by the way
Deciding between a dexcom and freestyle… which one would you suggest? Do you have to scan a dexcom?
Do not have to scan the Dexcom.
Dexcom G7 works with your smart phone and automatically sends the data every 5 minutes so almost real time. If you’re going to use one, definitely research normal body reactions to foods on your glucose levels so you can know what’s normal and what is worrisome. Otherwise it’s really easy to make yourself anxious with it. :)
Brother you inspired me to buy an ultrahuman ring / Whoop / Apple watch ultra 2
I am testing them all for my lifestyle
Just doing some quick searching, it looks like kits like this require a prescription. Doesn’t seem attainable for the average person. Too bad because I really wanted to track my glucose levels to get my lifestyle dialed in and have sustained energy all day. No more crashes, no more food comas.
Looks like the non kits where you take a reading is the only way to go.
All of these brands handle the prescription for you!
So…..there’s LEVELS to this, huh?
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Nice! QUESTION: do any of these integrate with any of the popular food logging apps? A lot of us already log meals and would be so nice to have them integrate.
This is an excellent question. What apps are you referring to?
Love your videos
is there something that connects to cronometer? I already use it to control what I eat.
Do any of them allow anyone to access their own data using an API? As imagine, I want to synchronize the glucose data with the Oura Ring data, is this possible? Oura Ring allows us to access our own data through an API. I would like to sync the glucose data with the Oura Ring data to see how my eating habits influence glucose levels and how glucose levels influence my HR, RR during the day and my sleep at night.
I know the Nutrisense connects with Oura ring, they talk about it on their website.
i use libre with blucon nightrider as cgm to get my readings and also my activity levels through graph and see how my glucose changes while doing exercise work and eating food meals
How is it working for you? How long have you been using it?
Levels isn’t available in Canada
looks like these are all subscription based? You can't just try it out once and then decide? Not going to spend something like $300/month just to try it out.
I know Nutrisense is the only who has it and it's $399 a month. Which to me is crazy, but that is how they get you to a commitment amount as it's less money.
Thank you for this! Well done, too.
Couldn't watch this all.. all this talking about programs.. when the main question is: IS THIS ACCURATE!!!
Sherwin name is Persian. Are you Parsi?❤
Shervin what is your ethnicity?
Can u just keep buying the freestyle libre sensors after the 1st subscription or the app wont work?
I can't understand why anyone wants to pay a subscription to third party app when all the data and analysis is available for free in the libre 2 and 3 apps when you buy sensor
@@veryannoyingname can u buy the sensor by itself? Without script?
dude, where's the Ultrahuman app review?
I wonder if insurance will cover this
Why does it say 5 in the tile?
Interstitial glucose is higher compared to intravascular?
Interstitial glucose lags the blood glucose by about 15 minutes but reads closely the same given the 15 minute delay. Also remember that blood glucose meters are not 100% accurate as the CGM's are not 100% accurate.
Thanks for the info, but why that 15 minute lag in interstitial glucose? I thought it was fairly quick to keep the hungry cells happy. 15 minute sounds like cells may go into ischemia. There has to be some sort of equilibrium where there is steady supply of glucose, etc to cells. @@dwightl5863
I loved watching you!!!! you cracked me up! brilliant!!
Ketones?
Haven’t tested with a CGM
Not on any cgm as far as I am aware
I rather eat healthy and save that $$$$ to buy healthy foods. No fast foods, no carbohydrates, no sugar, no alcohol, and no sugary drinks. Easy!! I just saved $300.