Anyone can experience hyperglycemia, but certain lifestyle habits–both positive and negative–can make it more likely. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-causes-high-blood-sugar-in-people-without-diabetes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Dec 21, 2023•18 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-best-frozen-meals-for-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Dec 20, 2023•10 min
Swiss Re urges the healthcare industry to test for, prevent, and treat insulin resistance to save money and lives. Author: Jennifer Chesak Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/large-global-insurance-company-highlights-central-role-of-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Insta...
Dec 20, 2023•5 min
Dr. Anjali Dsouza explains how this ancient practice helps reduce stress and, in turn, supports metabolic health. Author: Anjali Dsouza, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-does-meditation-help-lower-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Tw...
Dec 19, 2023•8 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/can-bitter-melon-improve-blood-sugar Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Leve...
Dec 19, 2023•11 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-is-it-harder-for-women-to-lose-weight Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagra...
Dec 18, 2023•12 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/using-a-cgm-for-weight-loss Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and ...
Dec 18, 2023•13 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-essential-principles-of-a-low-carb-diet Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Dec 11, 2023•22 min
Levels can help you understand how to fuel your workouts and recover, and watch your health improve over time. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-using-levels-can-help-improve-your-fitness Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twi...
Dec 11, 2023•7 min
Even small changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you lose weight and improve insulin resistance. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-reduce-insulin-resistance-for-weight-loss Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Dec 11, 2023•12 min
Break out of a supper rut with these creative, delicious, and easy recipes that won’t spike your blood sugar. Author: Audrey Bruno Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/20-low-carb-dinner-ideas-that-satisfy Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Dec 08, 2023•11 min
A former Division I soccer player, she’s been interested in health tech and performance optimization since she was a kid. Author: Jessica Migala Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-alison-magee-learned-about-her-body-in-pregnancy-wearing-a-cgm Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Inst...
Dec 08, 2023•5 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-are-glucose-responses-so-individual Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Nov 21, 2023•9 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-order-a-blood-sugar-friendly-meal-at-a-chinese-restaurant Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on...
Nov 21, 2023•8 min
Skip the chips and use one of these ideas to fuel up between meals without spiking blood sugar. Author: Audrey Bruno Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/16-low-carb-snacks-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 Instagram and Twitter...
Nov 20, 2023•9 min
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. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-much-does-levels-cost Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and ...
Nov 20, 2023•5 min
Research suggests dehydration may increase disease risk, while properly timing water intake around meals benefits blood sugar control. Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-does-hydration-affect-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Nov 20, 2023•19 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/a-dietitians-advice-on-how-to-set-and-achieve-goals Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Oct 18, 2023•12 min
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. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-makes-levels-different Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 18, 2023•9 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-a-blood-sugar-spike-and-why-does-it-matter Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Oct 18, 2023•14 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/is-intermittent-fasting-good-for-women Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Oct 17, 2023•15 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-can-i-bring-down-blood-sugar-levels-now Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram and Twitter...
Oct 17, 2023•9 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/is-fructose-behind-alzheimers-disease Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instag...
Oct 17, 2023•10 min
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/andrea-violette-learned-about-alcohol-from-cgm Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instag...
Sep 30, 2023•6 min•Ep. 386
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/do-you-get-enough-vitamin-d-heres-how-it-benefits-metabolic-health Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on...
Sep 29, 2023•17 min•Ep. 385
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/are-your-beauty-products-toxic Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on I...
Sep 27, 2023•14 min•Ep. 384
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 Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-levels-can-help-you-find-your-optimal-diet Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ...
Sep 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 383
Aiming to make your beauty products as “clean” (nontoxic) as possible requires some trial and error. Here are some recommendations from the Levels team. Author: The Levels Team Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-the-levels-team-approaches-their-beauty-routine Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Sep 23, 2023•8 min•Ep. 382
The USDA-produced graphic was in every classroom in the 90s; here’s why it finally went away, and the challenges that remain. Author: Jaimy Lee Reviewer: Dr. Robert Lustig Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-and-why-the-food-pyramid-diet-recommendations-changed Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on Instagram...
Sep 20, 2023•12 min•Ep. 381
Many of us don’t think about blood sugar until we're already sick, but maintaining stable blood sugar is vital to how you feel and your long-term health. Author: The Levels Team Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/does-blood-sugar-matter-if-you-dont-have-diabetes Become a Levels Member – https://levels.link/insights Learn about Metabolic Health – levelshealth.com/blog Follow Levels on Social – @Levels on ...
Sep 18, 2023•15 min•Ep. 380