Is a CGM needed when my Insulin is tested in my Pathology appointment?

While insulin is tested as part of your pathology assessments, a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) provides a much more detailed picture of how your body manages blood sugar throughout the day.

Why both are valuable:

• Insulin testing in your pathology results gives a snapshot of your insulin levels at a specific point in time—typically while fasting. This is helpful for assessing baseline insulin function and early signs of insulin resistance.

• A CGM, on the other hand, provides a continuous, real-time view of your glucose patterns across several days. It captures how your body responds to meals, exercise, stress, and sleep—things a single blood test can't show.

Benefits of using a CGM alongside your insulin test:

• Tracks glucose trends and spikes throughout the day and night

• Identifies how specific foods impact your glucose (especially when combined with a food journal)

• Supports your Nutrition Review, allowing for a more personalised and accurate plan

• Helps uncover patterns that might be missed in traditional testing

CGMs and food tracking are required prior to your Nutrition Review to help our team deliver the most personalised recommendations.

If you're unable or prefer not to use a CGM, that’s okay—we can still work with your food tracking and pathology data to provide meaningful insights. Just let our Care Team know so we can support you accordingly.