LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

The medications we take can affect our bodies in ways we may not expect. Here are some known to impact your glucose levels. Author: Matigan King Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/medications-that-can-raise-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Level...

Traditional bread can add unwanted carbs to your midday meal. Try these creative, nutritious swaps to level up your lunch. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-sandwich-alternatives-unlikely-to-spike-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Lev...

He did the full 24-hour run on zero calories—and wearing a CGM taught him an important lesson on fueling for races. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/ultra-runner-mike-mcknight-just-ran-118-miles-completely-fasted Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  ⁠...

Honey, brown rice syrup, agave nectar—marketing suggests these sweeteners are better for you than plain sugar. But they impact your metabolic health in the same way. Author: Anna Brooks Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/8-natural-sugars-that-are-not-healthier-for-you Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –...

Diagnosed with grade 3 prostate cancer at 58, Dave was determined to get into the best shape of his life to help his body heal. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-cgm-helped-dave-phillips-fight-cancer Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  ⁠⁠⁠Instagra...

Sweet snacks and carb-heavy meals can spike your blood sugar. Here’s what that means for whether sugar can cause headaches. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-sugar-cause-headaches Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  ⁠⁠⁠I...

With no oats or refined oils and minimal added sugars, these options satisfy a craving without giving you a blood sugar rush. Author: Perri Ormont Blumberg Reviewer: Kelly LeVeque Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/5-grain-free-granolas-that-support-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Lev...

Here are the fruits most and least likely to trigger a spike according to CGM data, and how to make fruit more blood-sugar-friendly. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Lauren Sambataro Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-best-and-worst-fruits-for-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on...

After discovering she had high blood sugar at a health fair at work, Aimee used a CGM to get her glucose under control. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/aimee-l-lost-20-pounds-just-by-eating-for-stable-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ...

Understanding brain fog, its causes, and relation to blood sugar can help reveal why you feel more cloudy than clear-headed—and offer solutions. Author: Meghan Rabbitt , Thu Huynh, PhD Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-causes-brain-fog-the-metabolic-health-connection Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –...

Diet and exercise help prevent prediabetes from becoming diabetes. This study doubled exercise in patients most at risk and got even better outcomes. Author: Matthew Laye, PhD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-study-finds-more-exercise-benefits-high-risk-prediabetes-patients Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/b...

Pizza is one of the foods most likely to spike blood sugar. Here are easy ingredient swaps for a tasty pizza that’s better for metabolic health. Author: Amanda Schupak Expert Reviewer: Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/pizza-healthy-alternatives Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.c...

The founder of Tika Morgan Dance hadn’t known how much low blood sugar was impacting her – until she saw it for herself in the data. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/cgm-deepened-dancer-tika-morgans-connection-with-her-body Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @L...

Evidence is clear that SARS-CoV-2 can trigger blood sugar problems, even in people without diabetes, and that high glucose worsens COVID outcomes. Author: Kristen Mascia Expert Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-glucose-matters-to-covid-19-outcomes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blo...

How to tweak the menu options—or DIY your own—to create a drink that delivers nutrition and won't spike your blood sugar. Author: ⁠⁠Sharon Liao Expert Reviewer: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Rich Joseph, MD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/stable-blood-sugar-smoothie-shop Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Soci...

In one large health system, 0% of eligible prediabetes patients got the recommended treatment; only 5% even got a diagnosis. Author: ⁠⁠Frances Gatta Expert Reviewer: Matthew Laye, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-shows-were-not-treating-prediabetes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow...

The expert dietitian and her team help people with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, PCOS, gut issues, and other conditions rely less on medication and experience fewer symptoms. Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/functional-dietitian-brigid-titgemeier-helps-people-see-food-as-medicine Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about...

The popular Paleo diet favors unprocessed food and high protein; combining it with metabolic health principles can make it even better. Author: ⁠⁠Glenn Murphy Expert Reviewer: Dominic D'Agostino, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/eating-paleo-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Fo...

There are many reasons to skip regular dairy, but not every plant-based milk supports metabolic health. Here's how to choose the right option for you. Author: ⁠⁠Jasmin Singer⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-best-milk-alternatives-for-better-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Lear...

The potential risks of these ingredients are serious enough that other countries don’t allow their use or require a warning label—yet some food in the U.S. still contains them. Author: The Levels Team⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/six-additives-in-our-processed-food-that-are-banned-in-other-countries Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic...

Wearing a CGM was an eye-opening experience for John, Director of Sports Nutrition for the Miami Dolphins. Now he shares those learnings. Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/john-parenti-fuels-up-for-how-he-wants-to-feel Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Lev...

These fungi pack a range of compounds that can help balance blood sugar, fight free radicals, and lower cholesterol. Author: ⁠⁠Stephanie Eckelkamp Expert Reviewer: Zoë Atlas, MPH, RDN⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-mushrooms Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Level...

Consuming these types of food can spike your blood sugar and lead to metabolic dysfunction. Here’s why—and what to eat instead. Author: ⁠⁠Leah McLaughlin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: Casey Means, MD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/five-of-the-worst-types-of-food-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/...

Probiotics—or helpful bacteria—can positively impact your gut health and, therefore, your overall health. Here are four to know about. Author: Anna Brooks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Expert Reviewer: John Eid, PhD⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/4-probiotic-strains-that-impact-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog...

Wearing a CGM helped Julie feel more confident than ever that her protein-focused, low-carb approach is the right one for her health. Author: ⁠⁠Jessica Migala⁠⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/dietitian-julie-cottrell-experiments-with-cgm-to-help-her-clients-better-understand-nutrition Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshea...