Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) the dumbest health trend? Dr. Karan (@DrKaran) is not holding back. Is he right? Or is this actually the dumbest healthcare take?
Letโs talk about the use of CGMs for both diabetics and non-diabetics. Are CGM companies profiting on fear, or is this YouTuber peddling sensationalized medical takes for views?
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00:00 Reaction
30:02 Final Thoughts
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
What I Learned Tracking My Blood Sugar & Why You Should Too (Levels Health CGM) youtu.be/2zyXx2mi-Rg
What Chronic Illness Taught Me About Life youtu.be/C3sSH9q2o_E
My DNA Says Diabetes ๐งฌ Can I Beat My Genetics? youtu.be/Pq4xeWEgt28
Outlive by Peter Attia Book Summary & Actionable Steps youtu.be/I1TZ--FjLGc
#doctorvlog #cgm #drkaran
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Are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) the dumbest health trend? Dr. Karan (@DrKaran) is not holding back. Is he right? Or is this actually the dumbest healthcare take?
Letโs talk about the use of CGMs for both diabetics and non-diabetics. Are CGM companies profiting on fear, or is this YouTuber peddling sensationalized medical takes for views?
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Reaction
30:02 Final Thoughts
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
What I Learned Tracking My Blood Sugar & Why You Should Too (Levels Health CGM) youtu.be/2zyXx2mi-Rg
What Chronic Illness Taught Me About Life youtu.be/C3sSH9q2o_E
My DNA Says Diabetes ๐งฌ Can I Beat My Genetics? youtu.be/Pq4xeWEgt28
Outlive by Peter Attia Book Summary & Actionable Steps youtu.be/I1TZ--FjLGc
#doctorvlog #cgm #drkaran
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Disclaimer: Content of this video is my opinion and does not constitute medical advice. The content and associated links provide general information for general educational purposes only. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Kevin Jubbal, M.D. will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. May include affiliate links to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through them (at no extra cost to you).


![Ali Abdaalโs Regrets About Quitting Medicine | Surgeon Dropout Reacts
@aliabdaal recently came out with a video titled My Regrets About Quitting Medicine where he reflects on his decision 1 year later. He discusses the various pros and cons of leaving his career as a doctor and explores whether or not it was the right decision for him. As someone who also left medicine to pursue entrepreneurship and content creation back in 2018, heres my reaction.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:53 - Decision-Making Process
17:11 - Content Creation & Entrepreneurship
32:00 - Would You Recommend Medicine?
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
Subscribe to Jubbal & Cars: https://www.youtube.com/@jubbalandcars
I QUIT! | Alternative Career Options for Med Students, Residents, & Doctors: https://youtu.be/wNmWU4ScNXQ
Why I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency: https://youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8
Ali Abdaal QUITS MEDICINE | Doctor Dropout Reacts: https://youtu.be/avla2WRHoZo
Day in the Life - Plastic Surgeon [Ep. 22]: https://youtu.be/X_F-gjnkwfQ
So You Want to Be Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu5WzOL8-O8&list=PL2ADAFpTg5aaDaa9GX90-DO0aBsGLY8jQ
Day in the Life Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvM0PR9L0zw&list=PLTCN43UFAlBqtpf4MWCfaAGynmO5P3nOz
My Regrets About Quitting Medicine (Ali Abdaal): https://youtu.be/gerkxmXAhdI
Dr. Peter Attia Gets Real With ZDoggMD: https://youtu.be/IiuJZbxqkMg
Dr. Goldmans Article: https://medium.com/@joshua.goldman/residentured-servitude-a-new-definition-prologue-9156e07b87c0
#aliabdaal #doctor #entrepreneurship
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![Dr. Goobie 2.0? Canadian Quits Medicine With No Backup Plan
Anastasia Stolzenberg (@anastasia.ventures ) quit medicine with no job lined up and no backup plan. Most people would call that a crisis. She calls it clarity.๐ฒ
Was it the right decision? I unpack what I agree with and what I donโt. Was she inspired by Dr. Goobie for all the wrong reasons?
For more videos like this, check out my Doctorโs Quitting Medicine Reaction playlist, where I cover famous โI Quitโ stories, including Ali Abdaal, Dr. Goobie, and Zach Highley. ๐๐ผย https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj09G4XX7o8&list=PLTCN43UFAlBq_WuIG_PCHFTo243h1FozD
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00:00 Quitting Med School & Neurosurgery
05:09 Plastic Surgery Plans
07:02 Financial Struggles & Medicine Lifestyle
14:50 Med School Rejections
17:52 MCAT Challenges
21:03 Shifting Identity
24:29 Caribbean Path Bad Advice
28:26 Alternate Paths & Self-knowledge
36:09 Choosing Happiness
LINKS FROM VIDEO:
Letters of Recommendation Guide https://medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/medical-school-letters-of-recommendation-guide/
Why I DIDNโT... Gastroenterology https://youtu.be/ u_vYrYW0Y
Why I DIDNT... Neurosurgery https://youtu.be/-aj1Lo4ts8E
So You Want to Be a NEUROLOGIST [Ep. 20] https://youtu.be/Z1oCBpuTpsY
Why I DIDNT... Neurology https://youtu.be/moqL4VdDWDQ
Day in the Life - Plastic Surgeon [Ep. 22] https://youtu.be/X_F-gjnkwfQ
So You Want to Be a PLASTIC SURGEON [Ep. 4] https://youtu.be/lDDdrT44j74
DONT Listen to Your Premed Advisor | Heres Why https://youtu.be/eNZkW2plkr8
Letters of Recommendation: Med School Application SECRET Weapon https://youtu.be/FtjaxZLEqy4
MIT Neurosurgeon Quits & Blames the Healthcare System! https://youtu.be/Fj09G4XX7o8
Dr. Goobieโs Big Mistake ๐จ A Dangerous Take on Medicine https://youtu.be/wDGUM4R1OkM
#doctorreacts #doctoradvice #premed
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![itslifebymaggie Quits Medicine | Doctor Dropout Reacts
@itslifebymaggie is another MD to call it quits. She openly shares what she liked and didnt like about certain medical specialties, as well as her business goals and financial priorities. Is she choosing money over medicine? What are my thoughts on her decision? Letโs break down her video.
For more videos like this, check out my Doctorโs Quitting Medicine Reaction playlist, where I cover famous โI Quitโ stories, including Dr. Goobie, Zach Highley, and Ali Abdaal. ๐๐ผ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBq_WuIG_PCHFTo243h1FozD
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TIMESTAMPS:
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46:44 Final Thoughts
55:16 Reddit Comments
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๐จโ๐ป Interview AI Course https://medschoolinsiders.com/all-courses/medical-school-interview-ai-course/
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๐ง Learn more about Memm https://memm.io/
Doctorโs Quitting Medicine Playlist https://youtu.be/RX7Bl4Bz9Lk?list=PLTCN43UFAlBq_WuIG_PCHFTo243h1FozD
Efficiency is King | Life Of A Surgeon - Ep. 1 https://youtu.be/8IL21RoraVs
Should You Quit Medicine? 4 Steps to Help You Decide https://youtu.be/XSpMpULLLbk
So You Want to Be a PHYSIATRIST (PM&R) [Ep. 26] https://youtu.be/TG1RNdNv-eQ
Paying Med School Loans With Locum Tenens | Doctor Side Hustle https://youtu.be/O2xvYk85eRg
J&C channel @jubbalandcars
M.D. vs. D.O. | Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical School Comparison https://youtu.be/j2d8W_BE3o8
Zach Highley Quits Medicine | Doctor Dropout Reacts https://youtu.be/vA_ljY7K7jc
YouTubers Are Quitting! Hereโs Whyโฆ https://youtu.be/y3sYtz5nnLk
AUTOCROSS! Doctor Drifting at Auto-X https://youtu.be/8h5hsRF-tUQ
#doctorreacts #itslifebymaggie #doctorquits
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![Zach Highley Quits Medicine | Doctor Dropout Reacts
Another doctor and known YouTube personality quits medicine. Dr. @ZachHighley shares his medical journey and breaks down why he ultimately decided to leave medicine behind. These are my thoughts on his struggles, achievements, and decision makingโwe agree on quite a bit, but certainly not everything. ๐ค Is it Dr. Goobie 2.0?
For more videos like this, check out my Doctorโs Quitting Medicine Reaction playlist, where I cover famous โI Quitโ stories, including Dr. Goobie, Ali Abdaal, Santiago AQ. ๐๐ผ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCN43UFAlBq_WuIG_PCHFTo243h1FozD
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What Chronic Illness Taught Me About Life https://youtu.be/C3sSH9q2o_E
Interview AI Course https://medschoolinsiders.com/all-courses/medical-school-interview-ai-course/
MIT Neurosurgeon Quits & Blames the Healthcare System! https://youtu.be/Fj09G4XX7o8
WHY I Quit Plastic Surgery Residency https://youtu.be/PO-8tgx3UP8
J&C Channel https://www.youtube.com/@jubbalandcars
Pre-Med Study Strategies - What I Wish I Knew in College (Tips from Medical School) https://youtu.be/1JqFJdptTto3Target Employees Paid More Than Doctors | Reaction https://youtu.be/7WTP0xPlHTg [Reaction ([Rachel Southard]
https://medschoolinsiders.com/all-courses/premed-roadmap-to-medical-school-acceptance/
(https://www.youtube.com/@RachelSouthard)) Target Employees Paid More Than Doctors](https://www.notion.so/Reaction-Rachel-Southard-Target-Employees-Paid-More-Than-Doctors-2bba1b2f713a41c0873479d013c9d9bf?pvs=21)
https://interview.medschoolinsiders.com/
Outlive by Peter Attia Book Summary & Actionable Steps https://youtu.be/I1TZ FjLGc
I QUIT! | Alternative Career Options for Med Students, Residents, & Doctors https://youtu.be/wNmWU4ScNXQ
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Why You Cannot Afford a Lotus Emira https://youtu.be/1UnEIdTujqs
#doctorreacts #zachhighley #doctorquits
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