LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

Hormonal fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle have an impact on glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Author: The Levels Team⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/menstrual-cycle-period-affect-glucose-progesterone-levels Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on S...

What might you see on your continuous glucose monitor if you are on a ketogenic diet? Here are thoughts from metabolic health expert Ben Bikman, PhD. Author: ⁠Ben Bikman, PhD⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/keto-diet-cgm-glucose-level-reverse-metabolic-inflexibility Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follo...

Stabilizing glucose levels can help us control and manage our energy. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-controlling-my-glucose-levels-give-me-more-energy Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  Instagram  and  Twitter

A discussion of the different ways that steroid medications can cause high glucose levels and erratic readings on your continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Author: ⁠Casey Means⁠, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/taking-steroids-expect-glucose-turbulence Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on So...

Levels Co-Founders Josh Clemente and Dr. Casey Means interviewed Todd Rose, author of "The End of Average" and Co-Founder of Populace. Author: The Levels Team⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/todd-rose Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  Instagram  and  Twitter

“As a coach, I also need to train myself to form better habits,” says Rebeka Stowe , a NYC-based athlete and running coach. “Having a real-time flow of objective metabolic data helps validate whether what I’m doing is positive or negative. Rebeka Stowe is an athlete with accolades that run the gamut: Big 12 Champion, Woman of Distinction, Olympic Trials Finalist, 7-time US Outdoor Championship Qua...

A psychologist's perspective on how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can shape a personalized diet, minimize mystery about the body, and empower individuals. Author: The Levels Team⁠ Article link: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/psychologist-cgm-personalized-diet-aging Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels...

CGM is a critical tool for dialing in sleep, exercise, nutrition, and energy, Author: Tony Castillo MS, RDN, LDN Article link: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/levels-performance-dietitian-continuous-glucose-monitoring-sleep-exercise-nutrition-energy Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  In...

Author: The Levels Team⁠ Article link: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/metabolic-awareness-jet-lag-travel-cory-stout Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  Instagram  and  Twitter

Author: The Levels Team⁠ Article link: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/david-lee-using-cgm-to-build-keystone-habits-for-athletic-performance-and-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  Instagram  and  Twitter

Choosing the right foods for your body sometimes feels like Russian roulette. This article examines how biowearables can help cut through the noise. Author: The Levels Team⁠ Article link: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/choosing-the-right-diet-should-not-feel-like-russian-roulette-an-interview-with-aynul-habib Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – ...

Three recent studies examine the connection between high blood sugar (including prediabetes) and Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive impairment. Author: The Levels Team⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/research-reveals-more-links-between-metabolic-health-and-dementia Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Foll...

Scott and his wife spent years trying to get his blood sugar and cholesterol numbers down, but real-time feedback turned out to be the game-changer. Author: ⁠Mike Haney⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/two-months-cgm-changed-my-life Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  I...

Diet and lifestyle matter more to your joints than you might think. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks explains the link and what you can do about it. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The factors that can cause joint and tendon problems aren't limited to the traditional scapegoats like overuse—research shows metabolic health plays a significant role. Cholesterol deposits can affect tendons just as they do a...

After scary bouts of hypoglycemia as a kid, Blake Reichmann thought he had a solid low-sugar diet. Then a CGM taught him where he could do better. Author: Blake Reichmann Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/cgm-what-a-person-without-diabetes-learned-from-28-days-wearing-a-continuous-glucose-monitor Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –...

Four recent studies offer insight on how hard to work out, when to fuel, and what’s happening in our bodies when we exercise. Author: The Levels Team⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/research-exercise-great-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  Instagr...

By using a continuous glucose monitor, Abby O’Connor found a diet that helped her symptoms and gave her fuel for the day ahead. Author: Alex Moskov⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-a-cgm-helped-abby-oconnor-find-a-diet-that-eased-her-pcos Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Le...

Controlling blood sugar dysregulation may be an important factor in reducing the risk of mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can serve as a biofeedback tool to gain clarity into how personal glucose levels and mood are related. Author: ⁠Casey Means⁠, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/glucose-mood Become a Levels Member –  https://leve...

Research suggests that large swings in glucose can lead to worse memory and fact recall. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help develop a more nuanced understanding of how food and lifestyles decisions affect cognitive performance, and highlight opportunities for improvement. Author: The Levels Team⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/mental-clarity-memory-continuous-glucose-...

How Levels Founder Josh Clemente mastered his energy levels with glucose tracking and CGM Author: The Levels Team⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/levels-josh-clemente-mastered-energy-levels-glucose-tracking Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  Instagram  and  Twitter

Erectile dysfunction can be both a consequence of poor metabolic health and an early warning sign for conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Author: Ing Wei Khor Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/erectile-dysfunction-metabolic-health-glucose Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @L...

When we talk about blood sugar levels, we're talking about glucose, the molecule that powers our cells and has an enormous effect on our health. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Glucose is the primary fuel that powers our bodies at the cellular level. We get glucose from the food we eat. Our body has a complex system for keeping glucose within a healthy range, metabolizing it into fuel or storing it for lat...

Why would a shot of vinegar blunt the glucose spike from a carb-heavy meal? Here's what the research shows, and tips for working vinegar into your diet. Author: Meghan Rabbitt⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/does-vinegar-really-lower-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Soci...

Natalie was young, fit and ate well—so why did she feel so bad? She had insulin resistance related to PCOS. How CGM helped on her path to wellness. Author: Jessica Migala⁠ Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/bossbabe-natalie-ellis-pcos-cgm Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on...

Research shows a relationship between poor metabolic health and hot flashes. Stabilizing glucose levels might help ease the discomfort. Author: Jennifer Welsh Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/menopause-cgm-glucose-levels Become a Levels Member –  https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health –  levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on  Instagram  and...