Co-hosted by the Zhejiang Sports Bureau and Qiantang District, with support from Microtech Medical, the 2025 Zhejiang Great Bay Area Cycling Open (Qiantang Station) began on June 29 at Hangzhou’s Asian Games Roller Skating Arena. Microtech cycling team also took part in this event.

Special highlight: At the race venue, the organizer and Microtech Medical have launched the “Dynamic Glucose Monitoring Support Program”! Riders can visit the Microtech booth on-site to try the latest Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system for free. This allows real-time monitoring of glucose fluctuations during exercise, helping prevent hypoglycemia so that every kilometer can be ridden safely and confidently!

Smart Health Tech Helps Athletes Sprint Without Worries

For athletes striving for peak performance, glucose management is a crucial part of scientific training.

Low blood sugar forces the body to switch to alternative energy sources (like fatty acids), which increases oxygen consumption and can lead to fatigue, shakiness, and impaired performance. On the other hand, high or highly fluctuating glucose not only affects current performance but can also increase long-term metabolic burden and chronic disease risks.

Originally designed for people with diabetes, CGMs are now gaining popularity among athletes and sports enthusiasts. A real-life example:

In the 2022 Berlin Marathon, long-distance legend Eliud Kipchoge set a new world record of 2:01:09. Behind this historic feat—besides his exceptional talent and dedication—was an inconspicuous “small disc”: a CGM sensor that caught everyone’s eye.

How CGM Empowers Athletes

A CGM is a wearable device with a tiny sensor under the skin that continuously tracks glucose levels and wirelessly transmits data to the support team. This allows the team to detect glucose dips or spikes in real time and provide timely, precisely measured energy supplements, helping the athlete stay at peak condition during intense competitions—a key factor behind record-breaking results.

Kipchoge’s success helped bring this “cutting-edge technology” into the spotlight among athletes and sports enthusiasts worldwide.

Thanks to real-time CGM data, athletes can:

Understand metabolic patterns: Track how fast and when glucose is depleted during exercise.

Develop smarter fueling strategies: Eat at the right moments (e.g., when glucose starts to drop) to avoid energy crashes or over-fueling.

Optimize daily nutrition: See how different foods impact glucose, improving training and long-term readiness.

Receive low glucose : Get notified in real time to prevent hypoglycemia and potential harm.

CGM as a “Metabolic Mirror” for Weight Management

The value of CGMs extends beyond competitive sports—they are also gaining traction in weight management.

CGMs act as a “metabolic mirror,” revealing your body’s real-time energy dynamics and allowing fine-tuned metabolic control through technology.

Personalized insights break diet myths:
You might think a healthy oatmeal bowl is always a good choice, but your glucose might spike even more than after drinking soda! CGMs provide objective data, helping you spot these so-called “healthy foods” that don’t work for your body. Since everyone’s glucose response is unique, CGMs make personalized analysis possible to prevent energy excess.

Exercise strategically to lower glucose and maximize fat loss:
With CGM data, you can time your workouts more effectively. For instance, if you notice a post-meal spike, you might choose a light walk; if glucose remains high after 30 minutes, a brisk walk or resistance training could help muscles absorb excess glucose, stabilizing levels.

Real-time feedback keeps motivation high:
Seeing glucose drop in real time is incredibly motivating—often more so than stepping on a scale. After all, the hardest part of weight loss isn’t always eating less or exercising more—it’s sticking with it when results aren’t immediately visible. CGMs turn blind trial and error into data-driven action, helping everyone discover the most effective approach for themselves.

 

In short, CGMs offer an unprecedented, real-time, continuous, and convenient window into glucose trends. Whether you’re an athlete chasing peak performance or someone focused on healthier weight management, CGM data enables more personalized and effective nutrition, training, and lifestyle strategies—making precision health management possible for everyone.