Hunger is the body's way of telling you that it needs food. Unfortunately, many people have become disconnected from their body and are unable to identify hunger (unless they are starving).

Using your CGM is a great opportunity to tune into what your body is telling you. If you are getting regular low blood glucose readings, you have likely gone too long between eating opportunities or may need to adjust the types of meals you are eating. Remember, every eating opportunity is a chance to nourish and care for your body.

Ideally, we want to be eating when we get subtle hunger cues as opposed to starving. When your body is starving it is more likely that you will be looking for quick fix foods to get your glucose levels up (and most likely spike afterwards). High sugar and fat foods make total sense to your brain when it's starving!

As you use your CGM, get curious about the physical sensations in your body before eating. Notice the level of hunger you see experiencing. Are you peckish, a little hungry or absolutely ravenous? Chances are your blood glucose levels will reflect this as well.

If you are only slightly hungry with moderate glucose levels, you might only need a small meal. This will reduce the likelihood of overeating and causing a glucose spike. Whereas if you have higher hunger cues and a lower glucose reading you will need a larger meal to support your body.

Paying attention to your body's signals is a powerful way to create a positive relationship with food. It also helps to tune in and listen to what your body is trying to tell you. This way, when you don't have the CGM on you will have better insight into how to respond to your body based on your body's cues.