{"id":241240,"date":"2023-07-24T05:01:46","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T09:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=298782"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:37:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:37:49","slug":"you-see-a-lot-of-people-with-patches-on-their-arm-at-the-beach-there-is-an-answer-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/you-see-a-lot-of-people-with-patches-on-their-arm-at-the-beach-there-is-an-answer-for-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Mystery Solved: Unraveling the Arm Patch Phenomenon on Beaches!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has happened to me. You arrive at the beach, and everyone is sunbathing, playing beach games, or swimming. <strong>And if you pay attention, you&#8217;ll notice that one out of every five people is wearing a white patch on their arm<\/strong>. What is that? That&#8217;s an MGC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"TikTok\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/25d01a14-3485-42e7-a253-e5050ac51dd1\/3735921813\/tik-tok-icon.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">TikTok<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/c.traktum.com\/?a=69621&amp;c=855409&amp;E=LZ8HsIpCjYo%3d&amp;s1=article\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/c.traktum.com\/?a=69621&amp;c=855409&amp;E=LZ8HsIpCjYo%3d&amp;s1=article\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) have been used for a long time as a tool to monitor blood sugar levels<\/strong> for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. However, the question remains: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-world-health-organization-is-clear-dont-use-sugar-substitutes-if-you-are-trying-to-lose-weight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CGMs are used to measure blood sugar levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although monitoring sugar intake <strong>is a common practice for people following strict glucose control treatment<\/strong> and those with persistently low blood glucose levels, <strong>CGMs have become a popular trend<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Should Non-Diabetics Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)?\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EIUu7DuwpR0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social media influencers who have integrated a CGM into their daily lives have taken over platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Some online trainers and dietitians have praised this wearable device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On TikTok, the hashtag #insulinresistance has 1.2 billion views, while #continuousglucosemonitor has over 32.7 million views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of the MGC, 1990s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Continuous glucose monitoring devices are not new<\/strong>. In the late 1990s, medical companies like Medtronic, Dexcom, and Abbott revolutionized the way diabetes is monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The importance of continuous glucose monitoring for patients is well established as a means to improve glycemic control, especially in the case of type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why are non-diabetics suddenly wearing continuous glucose monitors? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mfLQQsn33X\">https:\/\/t.co\/mfLQQsn33X<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5RX1nPSj08\">pic.twitter.com\/5RX1nPSj08<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Engadget (@engadget) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/engadget\/status\/1681336976673218560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CGMs are a vital tool in preventing diabetic ketoacidosis<\/strong>, a potentially life-threatening complication observed in type 1 diabetic patients. When blood sugar levels are too high and the body becomes stressed, diabetic ketoacidosis becomes a serious problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <strong>blood sugar levels are excessively high, and the body starts breaking down fat as fuel<\/strong>, it can lead to a high circulation of acids in the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using these devices without being a diabetic is useless<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indeed, <strong>for non-diabetics, complications arising from extremely high or low blood sugar levels are not a cause for concern<\/strong>. There are few studies that demonstrate overall health improvements in healthy adults from monitoring blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Idz, another TikToker with over 1.7 million followers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-fitness-trackers-133053484.html?src=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">describes the use<\/a> of CGM devices in adults without any prescribed medical need as a &#8220;trait of disordered eating.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Apple And Google Are Working On Diabetes Tech\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ozoVpPULySo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He became a prominent figure when he started criticizing the &#8220;nonsensical health information&#8221; circulating on TikTok that &#8220;exploits people&#8217;s vulnerability.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>He argues that CGMs are not really intended for non-diabetics because &#8220;our body is designed to handle spikes.&#8221;<\/strong> He states that people should understand that blood glucose spikes are not a problem. In fact, it is what should happen when you consume food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even eating protein can trigger insulin levels to rise. <strong>This is important because people are afraid of blood glucose spikes<\/strong> as they believe it causes an increase in fat and insulin resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Once upon a time, glucose monitors were only used by diabetics. Today they are increasingly marketed to anyone hoping to lose weight and feel healthier. But do they work? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XbSsZwHYvI\">https:\/\/t.co\/XbSsZwHYvI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NYT Health (@NYTHealth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NYTHealth\/status\/1680800786245353473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 17, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beaches full of diabetics or trendy people?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain is not the United States, but the reality is that more and more people on the beaches (where these devices are most visible due to people wearing sleeveless attire) are using these gadgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>While it is true that diabetes is a relatively common disease, we cannot deny that there is a trendy aspect to all of this<\/strong>. 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