Most people haven’t paid too much attention to their blood-sugar levels. But now, in wellness-obsessed enclaves such as Tribeca, Brentwood, and Notting Hill, it seems as if everyone is monitoring.
Glucose-measuring devices, and apps that interpret their data, have recently flooded the market, and many of the people who are buying them don’t have diabetes. The monitors resemble a nicotine patch fitted with a tiny needle; they take pinprick readings throughout the day, which are sent to a smartphone app that analyzes the data. Many users discover the connection between certain foods and blood-sugar spikes, leading them to make more healthful choices as a result.
