Spikes are part of human physiology.They are not the enemy.
What undermines progress is reacting emotionally to every glucose rise.
When spikes trigger frustration or panic:
- Stress hormones increase
- Blood sugar regulation worsens
- Momentum and confidence drop
This creates a feedback loop where glucose becomes harder to manage — not easier.
Effective use of CGM data focuses on:
- Overall patterns
- Time spent in target ranges
- Magnitude and duration of elevations
The goal is not perfection.The goal is progressively more time in range and smaller, faster-resolving spikes.
That requires calm interpretation, not constant reaction.
Remove emotion.Adjust inputs.Retest.Repeat.
That’s how control improves sustainably.