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The Guardian
2 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Continuous glucose monitors: should people who don't live with diabetes be wearing them?
People living with diabetes have applauded public figures such as Este Haim for speaking out about living with the condition and visibly wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGM) in public. But another more concerning trend has emerged that has seen celebrities, elite athletes and influencers who don't live with diabetes sporting the wearable device, which offers near real-time measurements of an individual's blood sugar. A video Gwyneth Paltrow posted on Instagram in May starts with the actor turned wellness influencer stretching with a CGM conspicuously on her arm before she proceeds to make grain-free almond and coconut pancakes with a strawberry compote. Many in the comments questioned her use of a CGM, with some saying she risked stoking a 'dangerous trend' given many diabetes sufferers struggle to get access to them. Other influencers have directly promoted CGMs to people who don't live with diabetes, claiming it can help people manage their metabolism, and thereby improve energy, mood and sleep. Dr Fiona Willer, the president of Dietitians Australia, worries about the proliferation of the devices and questions whether some people may have 'fallen down a wellness rabbit hole'. Glucose, the sugar in our blood, is 'there to help fuel all of our cells – our muscle cells, brain cells, all of them – and so we do need sugar in our blood, it's a bit like the petrol in a car,' Willer says. 'Any form of carbohydrate that we eat, whether that's lollies or whole grain bread, is turned into glucose, which makes its way into our bloodstream.' The body can also recycle glucose from the stored energy of food we've already eaten, Willer says. Those with diabetes need to monitor their glucose levels because their bodies have trouble making or using insulin – the hormone created by the pancreas that helps move glucose from our bloodstream into the body's cells to make energy. The blood glucose of people who don't have regulation issues still fluctuates across the day, going up and down depending on what we eat, physical activity level, as well as things like whether we're ill or going through puberty, Willer says. 'For people who don't have diabetes, that fluctuation will occur within a tighter range, while for people who do have diabetes, their blood glucose levels stray outside of what we would call the reference range.' People with diabetes previously had to use a finger prick test to measure their blood glucose levels. The CGM is a relatively new device that uses a sensor to measure glucose via the fluid between cells every few minutes and then sends the reading to a receiver or smartphone app. For people with diabetes, the reading can then help them manage their glucose levels by influencing how they eat or using some glucose-modifying drugs like insulin. Clinical endocrinologist Prof Jenny Gunton says CGMs can 'hugely improve the quality of life' for people living with type 1 diabetes, as well as pregnant women who have gestational diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes on insulin. Gunton, who heads the Centre for Diabetes, Obesity and Endocrinology Research at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, says that outside of these groups, wearing a CGM can be useful to understand blood glucose levels after various foods and exercise, but warns that 'like any device that gives lots of information, CGMs can sometimes increase anxiety and stress'. They are also expensive. For people who aren't eligible for a government subsidy, it can cost more than $100 for a sensor that lasts just 14 days. A study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2022 found CGMs provide little benefit for healthy athletes without diabetes. Separately, researchers who analysed the available evidence of the utility of CMGs among people not living with diabetes in 2024 said that due to the lack of evidence, 'we urge for the commercial claims suggesting the utility of the device in [this population] to be labelled as misleading'. Willer welcomes people trying to understand how their body works, but says any idea of a 'magic number' for glucose levels for someone who doesn't have insulin resistance or diabetes is 'completely imaginary'. She also says it could lead people to becoming unnecessarily restrictive with their diet and trying to control their body in a way that is not necessarily healthy. 'It's a bit like calorie counting, in that it's one metric that can give people the impression that it kind of wraps everything up together, that it is an indicator for everything. But just like calorie counting, it is actually hugely reductionistic, and it means that we lose so much context about why we eat, when we eat, the sorts of things we eat, and how food functions in our social and cultural experiences as well.' Willer recommends for people who are interested in living a healthier lifestyle and want an individual approach to speak to a health expert rather than buy a product online. 'Even if they have purchased a CGM, a dietitian or another health professional will help understand, to help them interpret what's going on with their numbers against their actual behaviours.' Natasha May is Guardian Australia's health reporter Antiviral is a fortnightly column that interrogates the evidence behind the health headlines and factchecks popular wellness claims What health trend do you want examined? Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Health
- The Guardian
Continuous glucose monitors: should people who don't live with diabetes be wearing them?
People living with diabetes have applauded public figures like Este Haim speaking out about living with the condition and visibly wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGM) in public. But another more concerning trend has emerged that has seen celebrities, elite athletes and influencers who don't live with diabetes sporting the wearable device, which offers near real-time measurements of an individual's blood sugar. A video Gwyneth Paltrow posted on Instagram in May starts with the actor turned wellness influencer stretching with a CGM conspicuously on her arm before she proceeds to make grain-free almond and coconut pancakes with a strawberry compote. Many in the comments questioned her use of a CGM, with some saying she risked stoking a 'dangerous trend' given many diabetes sufferers struggle to get access to them. Other influencers have directly promoted CGMs to people who don't live with diabetes, claiming it can help people manage their metabolism, and thereby improve energy, mood and sleep. Dr Fiona Willer, the president of Dietitians Australia, worries about the proliferation of the devices and questions whether some people may have 'fallen down a wellness rabbit hole'. Glucose, the sugar in our blood, is 'there to help fuel all of our cells – our muscle cells, brain cells, all of them – and so we do need sugar in our blood, it's a bit like the petrol in a car,' Willer says. 'Any form of carbohydrate that we eat, whether that's lollies or whole grain bread, is turned into glucose, which makes its way into our bloodstream.' The body can also recycle glucose from the stored energy of food we've already eaten, Willer says. Those with diabetes need to monitor their glucose levels because their bodies have trouble making or using insulin – the hormone created by the pancreas that helps move glucose from our bloodstream into the body's cells to make energy. The blood glucose of people who don't have regulation issues still fluctuates across the day, going up and down depending on what we eat, physical activity level, as well as things like whether we're ill or going through puberty, Willer says. 'For people who don't have diabetes, that fluctuation will occur within a tighter range, while for people who do have diabetes, their blood glucose levels stray outside of what we would call the reference range.' People with diabetes previously had to use a finger prick test to measure their blood glucose levels. The CGM is a relatively new device that uses a sensor to measure glucose via the fluid between cells every few minutes and then sends the reading to a receiver or smartphone app. For people with diabetes, the reading can then help them manage their glucose levels by influencing how they eat or using some glucose-modifying drugs like insulin. Clinical endocrinologist Prof Jenny Gunton says CGMs can 'hugely improve the quality of life' for people living with type 1 diabetes, as well as pregnant women who have gestational diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes on insulin. Gunton, who heads the Centre for Diabetes, Obesity and Endocrinology Research at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, says that outside of these groups, wearing a CGM can be useful to understand blood glucose levels after various foods and exercise, but warns that 'like any device that gives lots of information, CGMs can sometimes increase anxiety and stress'. They are also expensive. For people who aren't eligible for a government subsidy, it can cost more than $100 for a sensor that lasts just 14 days. A study led by the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2022 found CGMs provide little benefit for healthy athletes without diabetes. Separately, researchers who analysed the available evidence of the utility of CMGs among people not living with diabetes in 2024 said that due to the lack of evidence, 'we urge for the commercial claims suggesting the utility of the device in [this population] to be labelled as misleading'. Willer welcomes people trying to understand how their body works, but says any idea of a 'magic number' for glucose levels for someone who doesn't have insulin resistance or diabetes is 'completely imaginary'. She also says it could lead people to becoming unnecessarily restrictive with their diet and trying to control their body in a way that is not necessarily healthy. 'It's a bit like calorie counting, in that it's one metric that can give people the impression that it kind of wraps everything up together, that it is an indicator for everything. But just like calorie counting, it is actually hugely reductionistic, and it means that we lose so much context about why we eat, when we eat, the sorts of things we eat, and how food functions in our social and cultural experiences as well.' Willer recommends for people who are interested in living a healthier lifestyle and want an individual approach to speak to a health expert rather than buy a product online. 'Even if they have purchased a CGM, a dietitian or another health professional will help understand, to help them interpret what's going on with their numbers against their actual behaviours.' Natasha May is Guardian Australia's health reporter Antiviral is a fortnightly column that interrogates the evidence behind the health headlines and factchecks popular wellness claims What health trend do you want examined? Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Secret set ‘chaos' at Glastonbury as band hit with sound issues
GLASTONBURY was hit with more 'chaos' as a band's secret set was hit with sound issues. Fans were previously left more than underwhelmed by Worthy Farm's opening ceremony after a similar technical blunder. 6 6 6 Last night, one of the main Glastonbury BBC channels stopped working on TV as viewers on iPlayer were forced to switch to individual stage feeds. Now it seems that Haim's surprise set on The Park stage faced more sound issues. The trio - made up of sisters Este, Danielle and Alana - made a highly anticipated return to Somerset on Saturday night. After performing on the Pyramid Stage in 2022, they returned to their stomping ground to perform to an eager crowd. However, during their live set, fans were heard to have shouted 'louder, louder'. The Mail Online has reported that other music nearby was drowning out the performance of Los Angeles-based siblings Haim had previously dropped several hints to fans that they would be performing at Worthy Farm in the weeks running up to Glastonbury. But despite the sound issues, the American rock band kept going with their performance. Their show was very well received by fans who took to social media in droves to praise the band, and declare that they should have been a headline act. Writing on X - formerly known as Twitter -one fan gushed: "Haim were and are exceptional." American group 'confirm' secret Glastonbury set as they tease fans with big clue A second agreed: "HAIM's (not so) secret set at #Glastonbury was outstanding. Catch it on iPlayer if you missed it, it's so worth it." "The irony that the best TBAs Lewis Capaldi, Pulp & Haim all brilliant and could easily have headlined," noted a third user. While someone else wrote: "Haim back where they belong, Glasto." And a fifth added: "Only a matter of time before HAIM headline Glastonbury. Should have been this year. Such a fun band." Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far. Confirmed headliners: The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday. Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return. Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot. More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy. Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan. Although the band took to a smaller stage than their headline set in 2022, the band admitted that they were delighted to go somewhat back to their roots. In a conversation with radio star Jo Whiley, Alana admitted: "We love The Park Stage. The Park Stage is our favourite. "[Be]cause that was like the first time we came to Glastonbury, we got to play The Park Stage. It felt like a movie." She continued: "It was like, 'What is going on? How did we get here?' And also just like… you never forget the first time you step onto the farm. "And it's the most insane feeling, I think, that you'll ever have. But it was incredible, it's the best festival in the world." 6 6 6
Daily Mail
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Haim fans praise band as 'born headliners' as they suffer sound issues onstage during secret Glastonbury set
Fans of girl band Haim had nothing but praise after they suffered sound issues onstage during their secret Glastonbury set on Saturday night. The Los Angeles-based rock band - which consists of three sisters - performed in front of an eager crowd who were excited to watch them live. Haim had been dropping hints about their appearance in the weeks running up to the show at Worthy Farm. But fans were delighted when they came out, although they suffered some sound issues. During their set, fans were encouragingly heard shouting 'louder, louder' as music nearby was drowning their sound out. Things were quickly corrected and sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim carried on with their highly-anticipated set. The trio took to Glastonbury for the first time since 2022, where they headlined the Pyramid Stage. This year, they performed at The Park stage - and it was well received after they had previously labelled it their favourite. Speaking to radio presenter Jo Whiley, Alana teased: 'We love The Park Stage. The Park Stage is our favourite, 'cause that was like the first time we came to Glastonbury, we got to play The Park Stage. It felt like a movie.' Dropping further hints, Alana continued: 'It was like, "What is going on? How did we get here?" And also just like… you never forget the first time you step onto the farm. 'And it's the most insane feeling, I think, that you'll ever have. But it was incredible, it's the best festival in the world.' Glastonbury Festival is well under way - and there's been plenty of highs and lows so far. On Friday, Lewis Capaldi reduced everyone to tears when he declared: 'I'm back baby' during his emotional return to the Pyramid Stage. The Scottish singer, 28, was greeted with cheers from the huge Worthy Farm crowd, two years after his battle with Tourettes left him unable to finish his performance at the festival and led to a career hiatus. Fans in the crowd could be seen crying and calling out his name before joining him in a rendition of mega-hit Someone You Loved Delighted to back in front of an audience he tearfully said: 'Two years ago I wasn't sure if I'd ever do this again, but I'm back baby!''. Lewis sung a number of his famous hits, before once chocking back tears as he performed brand new single Survive, which highlights the difficult period in his career following his last Glastonbury gig. Fans in the crowd could be seen crying and calling out his name before joining him in a rendition of mega-hit Someone You Loved. In his emotional speech, Lewis said: 'Glastonbury it's good to be back. Won't say too much up here today as if I do I might start crying, but I can't thank you enough for coming here and being with here'. 'Second times a charm hey! It's a short set today but just wanted to come and finish what I couldn't last time, also this was like the worst kept f*****g secret ever'.
The Sun
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
American group confirm secret Glastonbury set as they tease fans with big clue
HAIM have finally confirmed they are one of the secret acts at Glastonbury Festival. The American sister trio will be hitting the Park Stage at Worthy Farm tonight at 7.30pm after weeks of speculation. 4 4 As well as the BBC posting a photograph confirming the news, the sisters – Alana, Este and Danielle – shared a video of them getting ready for the weekend, donning sunglasses and wellingtons. The band has long been considered a glaring omission from the Glastonbury line-up, particularly considering their new album, I Quit, dropped this week. They were also already confirmed to be in the UK in time for the festival, performing a headline show at Margate's Dreamland on Friday. As a result fans had been speculating for weeks that they would make an appearance in some form. It was initially believed they were the band 'Patchwork' that will be appearing on the Pyramid Stage at 6.15pm – with the name being the title of a book by novelist Sylvia Haim. However, that is now widely believed to be Pulp in a comeback after more than a decade away from the festival – and nearly 20 years since they were on the Pyramid Stage. Secret Sets have become a Glastonbury staple, and as the festival prepares to take a "fallow" year next year, they are making sure 2025 is one to remember with more than 42 'TBA' slots on their line-up. So far, Lorde opened the Woodsies stage on Friday with a secret set, shutting down the grounds it was on due to the amount of fans descending to the smaller stage. Celebrating the launch of her album, Virgin, the New Zealand singer played the record in its entirety to the crowd. Lewis Capaldi also left fans in tears when he was confirmed to be the mysterious "TBA" set on the main Pyramid stage, returning two years since his last performance saw him remove himself from the spotlight completely. Glastonbury opening ceremony branded a flop by disappointed revellers as fireworks display 'dogged by sound issues' Franz Ferdinand couldn't resist playfully jabbing at Lewis's return, with the fellow Scotsmen bringing out "the Original Capaldi" for their set in the shape of Doctor Who Peter Capaldi. Sets have also been forced to change at the last minute – with Deftones announcing that, due to illness, they would be unable to perform on the Other Stage tonight. In their place, grime star Skepta was pulled in at the eleventh hour to take to the stage, and will be going on at 9pm, with Ezra Collective slightly extending their set as well to fill the time left behind by Deftones. 4 4
