Comparing Features and Cost of Signos, Levels, Nutrisense, Veri, and SNAQ

Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are a useful tool for blood sugar management that have also become popular in use by individuals looking to improve their metabolic health! 

A CGM is a small sensor that attaches to skin and provides continuous data on blood glucose levels. It uses a thin plastic tube called a “cannula” that is injected under the skin when the CGM sensor is inserted. This cannula measures blood glucose levels every few minutes by measuring the interstitial fluid between cells. CGMs provide insights of the effects of various factors such as food and beverage intake, exercise, sleep, stress, dehydration, illness and more on blood glucose levels. It shows how glycemic levels may shift and trend throughout the day by wirelessly transmitting glucose data to a smartphone or receiver device in a graph format. This can help individuals determine factors that may lead to blood sugar levels going up and down over the course of the day, providing clarity on glycemic variability and how to stabilize glucose levels.

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CGMs are primarily used by people with diabetes for continuous blood glucose monitoring and to improve Time-in-Range (the percentage that a person’s blood glucose remains within the desired target range). CGMs can also alert you of when blood glucose levels may dip too low or go too high to be able to treat the level accordingly and as quickly as possible. However, there are CGM companies that are also releasing these devices for use by average consumers looking to improve metabolic health. 

Although there is no standard definition for metabolic health at this time, having poor metabolic health generally means having a higher chance of developing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Keeping blood sugar levels fairly steady throughout the day is one way to improve metabolic health. With the increased rate of chronic diseases such as prediabetes and diabetes as well as a growing interest around the world in improving blood sugar variability due to this, there has also been a rise in continuous glucose monitor devices available on the marketplace. 

So, how do these metabolic health programs with Continuous Glucose Monitor devices compare, and what is the cost?

See below for information on Signos vs. Levels vs. Nutrisense vs. SNAQ to learn more!

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For individuals who already have a CGM and are looking for more insights into glucose or blood sugar variability and the effects of food intake, exercise and physical activity, stress, and sleep to improve metabolic health, the SNAQ app is the lowest cost option to get started with! 

Individuals interested in trying a CGM may be eligible for a trial through the Dexcom CGM Sample Program and Abbott Sample Program or can get continued access easily online from Best Buy.

Some of these CGM platforms may be contraindicated and not suitable for individuals with heart conditions, cancer or people on immunosuppressive therapy, active eating disorder, children under 18, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Discuss your interest with a healthcare provider, if interested in getting started and to learn more and see if this would be a suitable option for you.

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