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Continuous health tracking in Tampa Bay

Wearing a glucose monitor, repeating blood work on a schedule, and having someone watch the trend. Here's what each piece does and which Tampa Bay clinics offer it.

Main tests
A glucose monitor and repeat blood work With regular check-ins
What you do
Wear a small sensor for about two weeks And repeat your blood work
You get
Trends, not one-off numbers Reviewed at regular check-ins
Tampa photograph by Edgar Cotto · Unsplash

What tracking usually includes

Continuous tracking means measuring the same things again and again, so you and your doctor see trends instead of one-off numbers. It usually comes as a membership: a glucose monitor for a few weeks, repeat blood work, and regular check-ins. The value is in the follow-up, not the gadgets.

One blood test is a snapshot. Tracking is a video. You can see which way things are heading, and whether the changes you make are working.

Continuous glucose monitor

A small sensor on your arm reads your blood sugar every few minutes, usually for about two weeks.

Longevity membership

An ongoing plan, usually monthly or yearly, that bundles testing, doctor visits and follow-up.

Health and nutrition coaching

Regular sessions with a coach or dietitian to turn results into habits.

Blood sugar in Tampa Bay, by the numbers

The rate of diagnosed diabetes in Tampa Bay is about the same as the national rate. About 1 in 8 adults in Tampa Bay have been diagnosed with diabetes, compared with about 1 in 8 nationally. That adds up to roughly 350,000 adults across four counties.

12.9%of adults in Tampa Bay have been diagnosed with diabetesUS: 12.1%
350,000adults in Tampa Bay have been diagnosed with diabetesEstimated from CDC county figures
1Tampa Bay clinic lists continuous health trackingSee them below
Tampa Bay does better than the US on 1 of 3 measures
Share of adults, 2023. Lower is better.
Diagnosed diabetes
Obesity
High blood pressure
↓ Data
By county
CountyDiagnosed diabetesObesityHigh blood pressure
Hillsborough12.5%31.6%34.4%
Pinellas13.1%31.5%37.3%
Pasco12.8%31.8%38.2%
Hernando14.9%36.1%38.5%
Tampa Bay12.9%31.9%36.3%
United States12.1%33.2%34.4%

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 county estimates. Tampa Bay = Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, weighted by adult population.

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Showing 1 clinic that publish continuous health tracking in Tampa Bay

How we order clinics
Dr. Mike Garrison, DODr. Alexa Owens, DO

Griffin Concierge Medical (South Tampa)

W. Mississippi Avenue, South Tampa
Dr. Mike Garrison, DO, Dr. Alexa Owens, DO and 5 more
Cancer risk & screeningMetabolic health & blood sugarTrack my progress & optimize over time

Griffin Concierge Medical's South Tampa office is a concierge primary care practice with seven physicians, founded by Radley Griffin, MD. Its Longevity & Preventive Medicine service lists tests such as continuous glucose monitoring, genome sequencing and multi-cancer early detection testing. Hormone optimization includes bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and testosterone optimization. Led by Dr. Mike Garrison, DO, Dr. Alexa Owens, DO, Dr. Corey Steinberg, MD and 4 more.

Tests & services

Continuous glucose monitoring Genetic & genomic testing Menopause hormone therapy Multi-cancer early detection blood test +1 more
See if it’s a fit

How tracking usually works

  1. Goals first

    What you want to change, and which numbers will show it.

  2. A starting point

    A first round of tests to compare against later.

  3. Regular check-ins

    Reviews of how your numbers are trending. Ask how often.

  4. Adjust

    Changes to food, training or treatment based on what the data shows.

If something feels wrong right now, see your doctor. A tracking plan isn't built for that.

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Common questions

Which clinics in Tampa Bay publish continuous health tracking?

1 in our Tampa Bay guide: Griffin Concierge Medical (South Tampa).

Do I need a glucose monitor if I don't have diabetes?

Not usually. It can show how food affects you, but blood sugar normally moves around, so learn what's normal before you worry about a spike.

What's in a typical membership?

It varies a lot: repeat blood work, a doctor or coach, sometimes scans. Get the list in writing, along with how often each thing happens.

How is this different from my regular doctor?

Your doctor checks your numbers at visits. Tracking plans check more often and look at trends between visits. Many people use both.

Can I cancel a membership?

It depends on the clinic. Ask about minimum terms and refunds before you sign.

What does it cost, and will insurance cover it?

Memberships are usually self-pay. Some tests inside them may be covered when your doctor orders them. Our guides on cost and insurance go deeper.

How do you decide which clinics appear on this page?

A clinic appears here when its own published material shows it offers this kind of testing at that location.

Sources (1)
  1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA clears first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor

This page is educational information, not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to have or to skip any test or program. What is right for you depends on your age, your history and your personal risk, so discuss it with a clinician who knows them. If you have a symptom that concerns you, seek a medical evaluation.

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