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LEVELS – Metabolic InsightsApr 12, 2024
Raquel Renda quit over-exercising to focus on building muscle and managing blood sugar
No matter how much exercise she did, Raquel couldn’t lose weight. With the help of a CGM, she changed her diet and workouts to get her blood glucose in check. Then, she found success.
Author: Jessica Migala
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What is leaky gut, and how does it affect health?
How damage to the gut barrier may interrupt physiological processes, impair metabolic health, and contribute to disease—and what you can do about it.
Author: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN
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How Levels Habit Loops help you reach your health goals
The new Habit Loops feature keeps you accountable to those key practices that meaningfully impact your metabolic health.
Author: The Levels Team
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The ultimate guide to metabolic health and aging
Discover what you can do to live longer and make those years healthier, more productive, and enjoyable.
Author: Hallie Levine
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7 Reasons Dr. Casey Means believes in CGM
In this excerpt from her new book, Good Energy, Levels co-founder Dr. Casey Means gives 7 reasons CGM is a crucial tool for improving metabolic health.
Author: Casey Means, MD
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What is glycine, and is it good for you?
Glycine is an amino acid you can get naturally in foods or take as a supplement. Here's what we know about its effects on metabolic health.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia
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How tracking macros with Levels can improve diet and health
The Levels app now offers macro tracking for meals and ingredients to help you meet nutritional goals beyond glucose, like getting enough protein and fiber.
Author: The Levels Team
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How to get a CGM without diabetes and what you can learn
Offering a real-time look inside your body, continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are a game-changing tool for anyone looking to improve their metabolic health.
Author: Jennifer Chesak
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Is the glycemic index useful?
The glycemic index provides insight into how particular foods affect glucose but has limitations. Here’s what to know.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
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7 things that can falsely impact glucose readings
Being aware of these causes of inaccurate data can help you identify—and avoid—surprising and misleading feedback.
Author: Joy Manning, RD
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What is metabolic flexibility, and why is it important?
Metabolic flexibility means that your body can switch easily between burning glucose and fat, which means you have better energy and endurance.
Author: Jennifer Chesak
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How do heat and cold therapy affect metabolic health?
Holistic physician Rich Joseph explains the science behind these ancient treatments and shares how to get started.
Author: Rich Joseph, MD
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The ultimate guide to continuous glucose monitoring
A CGM can help you make lasting lifestyle changes that positively affect your health. Here’s how to use one to your advantage.
Author: Brittany Risher
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Are low-carb cereals really healthier?
Don’t be fooled by the marketing of “healthy” cereals—many still pack refined carbs that can spike glucose. Here's how to navigate the cereal aisle.
Author: Sharon Liao
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Are CGMs covered by insurance?
Not all continuous glucose monitors are covered by insurance, even if you have diabetes. Here’s how to navigate CGM coverage.
Author: Monique Brouillette
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Is a continuous glucose monitor useful for prediabetes?
Metabolic health expert Dr. Rich Joseph explains how people with prediabetes can use CGMs to benefit their health.
Author: Rich Joseph, MD
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What is berberine, and who should take it?
Research suggests the botanical-based supplement berberine affects insulin and glucose, so is it worth taking for better metabolic health?
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
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The 12 best low-carb and non-alcoholic beers
These alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are low in carbs but don’t taste watered down and won’t spike blood glucose.
Author: Sharon Liao
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For John Griffiths, managing blood sugar improved sleep and his ADHD
Experiencing glucose crashes in the middle of the night disrupted his sleep and made it more challenging to focus the next day.
Author: Jessica Migala
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19 Low-carb vegan and vegetarian recipes
Vegetarian and vegan dishes can be loaded with refined carbohydrates, but these meals will leave you satisfied and ward off blood sugar spikes.
Author: Audrey Bruno
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Why Levels now offers blood testing
Optimal metabolic health is about more than glucose. Levels Labs measures five key markers for health so you can keep tabs on long-term progress.
Author: The Levels Team
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What is the prediabetes range, and what should I do if I’m borderline?
Dr. Rich Joseph discusses how to keep your blood sugar from creeping into prediabetic or diabetic levels.
Author: Rich Joseph, MD
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9 energy drinks that are better for metabolic health
Some energy drinks can give your blood glucose an unhealthy jolt. If you want a coffee alternative, choose one of these instead.
Author: Sharon Liao
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What causes high blood sugar in people without diabetes?
Anyone can experience hyperglycemia, but certain lifestyle habits–both positive and negative–can make it more likely.
Author: Jessica Migala
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Large global insurance company highlights central role of metabolic health
Swiss Re urges the healthcare industry to test for, prevent, and treat insulin resistance to save money and lives.
Author: Jennifer Chesak
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The best frozen meals for metabolic health
Fresh food is always best, but fortunately there are now frozen meals with healthy ingredients and no extra sugars or additives.
Author: Perri Ormont Blumberg
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How does meditation help lower blood sugar?
Dr. Anjali Dsouza explains how this ancient practice helps reduce stress and, in turn, supports metabolic health.
Author: Anjali Dsouza, MD
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Can bitter melon improve blood sugar?
Bitter melon is a nutrient-dense vegetable used in some traditional cultures to lower blood sugar. Learn about the benefits, how to use it, recipe ideas, supplements, and more.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
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Why is it harder for women to lose weight?
A combination of hormonal and metabolic differences makes losing weight harder for women compared to men. Here, a Levels advisor explains why.
Author: Gretchen Lidicker
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Using a CGM for weight loss
A continuous glucose monitor can show you the foods that help you maintain stable blood sugar so you can reach your goal on the scale.
Author: Joy Manning, RD
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The essential principles of a low-carb diet
Eating the right amount of the right carbohydrates may help reduce the risk of various diseases and help you manage your weight.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
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How using Levels can help improve your fitness
Levels can help you understand how to fuel your workouts and recover, and watch your health improve over time.
Author: The Levels Team
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How to reduce insulin resistance for weight loss
Even small changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you lose weight and improve insulin resistance.
Author: The Levels Team
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20 low-carb dinner ideas that satisfy
Break out of a supper rut with these creative, delicious, and easy recipes that won’t spike your blood sugar.
Author: Audrey Bruno
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What Alison Magee learned about her body in pregnancy wearing a CGM
A former Division I soccer player, she’s been interested in health tech and performance optimization since she was a kid.
Author: Jessica Migala
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How to order a blood sugar-friendly meal at a Chinese restaurant
This cuisine is full of vegetables and lean protein—along with rice, noodles, and sugary sauces. Here’s how to navigate the menu for your metabolic health.
Author: Sharon Liao
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Why are glucose responses so individual?
Diet and nutrition are not one-size-fits-all. Instead, learning how different foods affect your individual health can help you reach your goals.
Author: Jennifer Chesak
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16 Low-carb snacks for stable blood sugar
Skip the chips and use one of these ideas to fuel up between meals without spiking blood sugar.
Author: Audrey Bruno
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How much does Levels cost?
Levels gives you the most flexibility around how often you want to wear a CGM by separating the cost of the app from the device and services.
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How does hydration affect metabolic health?
Research suggests dehydration may increase disease risk, while properly timing water intake around meals benefits blood sugar control.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
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A dietitian’s advice on how to set and achieve goals
Changing behaviors to improve your health is easier when you set smaller goals and enlist others to support you in achieving them.
Author: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN
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What makes Levels different?
There are a lot of ways to get a CGM and track metabolic health. Here are four reasons Levels is an ideal partner to help you reach your goals.
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What is a blood sugar spike, and why does it matter?
Avoiding sharp rises in blood sugar can help you feel better now and avoid disease later—here’s how to recognize and prevent glucose spikes.
Author: The Levels Team
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Is intermittent fasting good for women?
The hormonal fluctuations of a woman’s menstrual cycle can pose particular challenges when fasting. Here’s what to know and how to tailor your approach.
Author: Gretchen Lidicker
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How can I bring down blood sugar levels now?
When your blood sugar spikes, there’s one thing you can do in the moment–but a lot you can do to avoid it in the future.
Author: Jessica Migala
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Is fructose behind Alzheimer’s disease?
A new study suggests that fructose and uric acid may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s, thanks to an evolutionary adaptation hijacked by the modern diet.
Author: Jennifer Chesak
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What functional medicine physician Andrea Violette learned about alcohol from CGM
After overcoming serious injuries when younger, Violette committed herself to achieving good health–and a CGM is one tool she uses personally and in practice.
Author: Jessica Migala
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Do you get enough vitamin D? Here’s how it benefits metabolic health
Many of us don't get enough Vitamin D from our food or sunlight. Here's why this micronutrient is crucial and how to get enough.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia
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Are your beauty products toxic?
The “clean beauty” movement has helped promote products with fewer chemicals, but many products still have toxic substances. Here’s what to look out for.
Author: Jessica Migala
Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia
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How Levels can help you find your optimal diet
Eating for better metabolic health can help you increase energy, manage weight and reduce disease risk. Here’s how Levels helps you find the diet that works best for you.
Author: The Levels Team
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