Data or Danger? CGMs in the Context of Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are becoming increasingly popular—used not only in diabetes care but also in wellness spaces, weight loss programs, and among individuals navigating disordered eating. While marketed as tools for insight and optimization, their use in eating disorder populations can present complex clinical challenges.

For nutrition professionals, this raises important questions: Are CGMs helpful or harmful in this context? What does the evidence say? And how do we respond when clients are already using—or asking about—these devices?

This intermediate-level webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate CGM use in eating disorder care. Led by expert dietitian Beth Fancois, you'll explore the science behind CGMs, review the latest evidence, and learn how to address the potential psychological and physical risks in a compassionate, client-centred way. Expect practical strategies, clinical insights, and real-world examples to support your everyday practice.

Level: Intermediate

Who Should Attend: This webinar is designed for health professionals who support individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating, particularly those who are interested in the use of CGMs within this population group.

Dietitians and Nutritionists: Gain evidence-based insights into CGM technology and its potential applications in informing nutrition strategies and risk assessments within eating disorders.

Eating Disorder Specialists: Deepen your understanding of how CGMs use impacts individuals with eating disorders, and explore tailored approaches for assessment, risk mitigation, and treatment considerations.

Mental Health Professionals: Enhance your knowledge of the current research on CGMs use in non-diabetic individuals and its psychological impact on those with eating disorders, informing your therapeutic practice.

Healthcare Professionals in Related Fields: Whether you work in general healthcare, psychology, or occupational therapy, this webinar will provide valuable insights into CGM technology, its evolving applications, and the potential impacts—both benefits and harms—for individuals with eating disorders.

This session is ideal for professionals with experience in eating disorder treatment who want to comprehensively understand CGM technology, its evolving applications, the current evidence base in non-diabetic and eating disordered populations and the potential psychological and physical risks associated with their use, to ensure safe and informed pracice.

What You'll Learn:

Understand How Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Work

Gain a clear understanding of the technology behind CGMs, including how they measure glucose levels, how data is collected and interpreted, and what this means in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

Explore the Intended Use of CGMs vs. Their Modern Applications

Examine the original medical purpose of CGMs in diabetes care and how their use has expanded into self optimisation, wellness, weight loss and biohacking spaces.

Review the Evidence on CGMs in Non-Diabetic Population

Analyse current research on the effectiveness, limitations, and potential harms of CGM use in individuals without diabetes, with a focus on those with eating disorders or disordered eating patterns.

Discuss The Psychological and Physical Risks of CGM Use in Eating Disorders

Understand how CGMs can impact food-related anxiety, body image and restrictive behaviors. Learn how to recognize red flags and assess suitability for CGM use in this population.

Develop Clinical Strategies for Safe and Supportive Practice

Discover practical tools and communication approaches for discussing CGM use with clients. Including real-world case studies to help you navigate conversations and care planning with confidence.

Who's Speaking: Beth Francois

Beth is a specialist eating disorder dietitian with experience working in various settings, including inpatient and daycare services with children and adolescents and adults. Beth currently works in private practice running her own online and in-person clinic. She has experience supporting individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, disordered eating and co-morbidities including OCD, compulsive exercise & orthorexia. Beth qualified as a dietitian from Kings College London in 2020, following completing an MSc in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition at UCL in 2016.

Beth can be found on Instagram @theeddietitian where she provides content to support those in recovery to navigate the conflicting and confusing narratives in the online nutrition and wellness space. She is passionate about challenging the diet industry, setting the facts straight when it comes to nutrition misinformation and holding those that spread this to account.

What’s Included:

Expert Insights: Gain evidence-based knowledge from Beth Francois, a specialist dietitian with extensive expertise within CGMs and their use within disordered eating and eating disorders. Learn the latest research and practical applications to enhance your client support.

Interactive Q&A Session: Have your questions answered in real-time! Engage with Beth Franois and get expert guidance on applying these strategies in your practice.

Exclusive Access to Webinar Recording: Can't make it live? No problem! Registrants will receive access to the recording so you can watch (or rewatch) at your convenience.

Extra information:

The session will be recorded and the link sent to everyone who purchases a ticket. By attending the live event you are consenting to being recorded. If you are not able to make the live event at the time please choose recorded event ticket. You will receive the link to the resource page which will have the recording on, up to 48 hours post event. This recording is available for a minimum of 30 days post event.

We do not advise that non health professionals attend any of our events as we cannot look after your emotional, physical and psychological safety and our sessions are not for clinical advice. Please consult your health professional for further support.

Got any questions? Email the team at: hello@saraheldernutrition.co.uk

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