Trial reportCancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology2020
Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Motivate Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Pilot Study.
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- Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Patients Without Diabetes: Use in Cardiovascular Prevention-A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of game-based physical education program on enjoyment in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- The effect of continuous glucose monitoring feedback on glycaemic variability in youth with obesity: A within-participant feasibility study.Pediatric obesity · 2025Trial
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- Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring as a Biological Feedback Strategy to Motivate Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterTrial
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- A deep learning framework for virtual continuous glucose monitoring and glucose prediction based on life-log data.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Examining How Adults With Diabetes Use Technologies to Support Diabetes Self-Management: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR diabetes · 2025Article
- Adding a Brief Continuous Glucose Monitoring Intervention to the National Diabetes Prevention Program: A Multimethod Feasibility Study.Journal of diabetes research · 2024Article
- Use of Continuous Glucose Monitors by People Without Diabetes: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2023Article
- Low carbohydrate high fat ketogenic diets on the exercise crossover point and glucose homeostasis.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Review
- ELSAH (electronic smart patch system for wireless monitoring of molecular biomarkers for healthcare and wellbeing): definition of possible use cases.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2023Article
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Healthy Adults-Possible Applications in Health Care, Wellness, and Sports.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
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- A digital lifestyle behaviour change intervention for the prevention of type 2 diabetes: a qualitative study exploring intuitive engagement with real-time glucose and physical activity feedback.BMC public health · 2021Article
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- Use of continuous glucose monitoring in obesity research: A scoping review.Obesity research & clinical practiceArticle
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Abstract
backgroundRegular physical activity (PA) is associated with a lower risk of several types of cancers. However, two-thirds of overweight/obese adults are not sufficiently active; this, in combination with the unfavorable effect of excess body weight, puts them at a greater risk for cancer. One reason that these individuals do not engage in enough PA may be their lack of motivation to change their current behavior due to the perception of putting in effort for possible future gain without obvious short-term benefits. There is a need for innovative ways to help individuals recognize the immediate health benefits of PA and thus increase their motivation.
methodsThis pilot intervention tested a PA education module that included a one-on-one counseling session highlighting the acute effects of PA on glucose patterns, followed by a 10-day self-monitoring period with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and a Fitbit tracker. Participants rated the acceptability of the education module on a 5-point Likert scale and completed surveys assessing stages of change for motivational readiness.
resultsNineteen overweight/obese adults (84% female) completed the study. Participants gave high ratings to the counseling session for improving their PA-related knowledge (mean = 4.22), increasing motivation (mean = 4.29), and providing personally relevant information (mean = 4.35). The summary acceptability scores for the self-monitoring period were 4.46 for CGM and 4.51 for Fitbit. Participants reported a significant decrease in the precontemplation stage and an increase in the action stage (
conclusionsCGM is a feasible tool for PA interventions. IMPACT: Information from CGM could be used as biological-based feedback to motivate PA.
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