Gwyneth Paltrow
sparked concern after she
posted a video on Instagram
, wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
CGM
patch on her upper arm.
Commonly used for treating type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) tracks the glucose levels of individuals wearing these devices to help them effectively manage their health.
A CGM may also be used to prevent diabetes in non-diabetic patients by providing them with real-time data on how their body responds to food, stress and sleep.
Gwyneth Paltrow Confronts Backlash Over CGM Patch Usage
Since Paltrow hasn’t made any public statements about having diabetes, her supporters swiftly began speculating whether she might be living with this long-term condition.
Others, though, criticized the
Goop
founder for using her privilege to get her hands on a medical device that is needed to treat the serious condition.
“So the upcoming Hollywood fad might be wearing a CGM, despite others needing it for survival, allowing you to monitor each minor glucose fluctuation to intensify your eating disorder. Got it,” she commented beneath her Instagram clip.
“What’s that mark on her inner upper arm? I’ve noticed quite a few like this recently,” someone else chimed in.
“So are you genuinely diabetic and looking for a gem, or is this just another trend that these boredom-ridden wealthy homemakers are following? What a show of extravagance,” remarked someone else.
“A third person advised, ‘If you’re not diabetic, stop using CGMs. They are unnecessary, as you might have been misled by misinformation,’” he said.
Several critics initiated a discussion beneath her pancake-cooking video, asserting that there had been a Computer Generated Materials scarcity.
“I faced difficulties obtaining mine. All the local CVS stores were out of stock as it was on backorder, so I transferred the order to a nearby Walgreens where they had just one available unit left. I collected that first part and six days later, they provided me with the remaining items,” explained another customer.
I understand it’s beneficial, but during shortages or when diabetics face costs of over $300 per month, it’s not optional to monitor our blood glucose levels,” explained another person. “For those with type 1 diabetes, this comes down to life and death decisions; thus, we can’t avoid feeling somewhat resentful.
Gwyneth Paltrow Criticized for ‘Clickbaits’
The
Shallow Hal
The star faced criticism for “clickbaiting” when they raised their arms at the start of the video to display the CGM patch on their inner arm.
Following her chilly comments, Paltrow hasn’t spoken up in defense of herself—yet, it’s evident that fans are seeking an explanation about why she chose to wear the insulin pump.
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