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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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/raquel-renda-quit-over-exercising-to-focus-on-building-muscle-and-managing-blood-sugar
Published 04/12/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-leaky-gut-and-how-does-it-affect-health
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Published 04/10/24
The new Habit Loops feature keeps you accountable to those key practices that meaningfully impact your metabolic health.
Author: The Levels Team
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-levels-habit-loops-help-you-reach-your-health-goals
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Published 04/08/24
Discover what you can do to live longer and make those years healthier, more productive, and enjoyable.
Author: Hallie Levine
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-metabolic-health-and-aging
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Published 04/06/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/7-reasons-dr-casey-means-believes-in-cgm
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Published 04/05/24
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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Published 04/03/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-tracking-macros-with-levels-can-improve-diet-and-health
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Published 04/02/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-to-get-a-cgm-without-diabetes-and-what-you-can-learn
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Published 03/12/24
The glycemic index provides insight into how particular foods affect glucose but has limitations. Here’s what to know.
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/is-the-glycemic-index-useful
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Published 03/11/24
Being aware of these causes of inaccurate data can help you identify—and avoid—surprising and misleading feedback.
Author: Joy Manning, RD
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/7-things-that-can-falsely-impact-glucose-readings
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Published 02/29/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-metabolic-flexibility-and-why-is-it-important
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Published 02/28/24
Holistic physician Rich Joseph explains the science behind these ancient treatments and shares how to get started.
Author: Rich Joseph, MD
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-do-heat-and-cold-therapy-affect-metabolic-health
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Published 02/27/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-continuous-glucose-monitoring
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Published 02/25/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/are-low-carb-cereals-really-healthier
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Published 01/31/24
Not all continuous glucose monitors are covered by insurance, even if you have diabetes. Here’s how to navigate CGM coverage.
Author: Monique Brouillette
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/are-cgm-covered-by-insurance
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Published 01/30/24
Metabolic health expert Dr. Rich Joseph explains how people with prediabetes can use CGMs to benefit their health.
Author: Rich Joseph, MD
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/is-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-useful-for-prediabetes
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Published 01/30/24
Research suggests the botanical-based supplement berberine affects insulin and glucose, so is it worth taking for better metabolic health?
Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-berberine-and-who-should-take-it
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Published 01/29/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-12-best-low-carb-and-non-alcoholic-beers
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Published 01/29/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/for-john-griffiths-managing-blood-sugar-improved-sleep-and-his-adhd
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Published 01/29/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/19-low-carb-vegan-and-vegetarian-recipes
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Published 01/28/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-levels-now-offers-blood-testing
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Published 01/25/24
Dr. Rich Joseph discusses how to keep your blood sugar from creeping into prediabetic or diabetic levels.
Author: Rich Joseph, MD
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-the-prediabetes-range-and-what-should-i-do-if-im-borderline
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Published 01/24/24
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
Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/9-energy-drinks-that-are-better-for-metabolic-health
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Published 01/09/24
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
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Published 12/21/23