LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

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A practical guide to cutting out sugar Feb 03, 2023

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Want to reduce or eliminate sugar from your diet? It can be challenging, but this expert-developed plan offers a roadmap to success.

Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp

Reviewer: Kelly LeVeque

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/a-practical-guide-to-cutting-out-sugar

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Hanna Hyvaerinen wears a CGM to help manage blood sugar while living with gastroparesis Feb 01, 2023

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Despite getting advice suggesting a diet of simple carbs, she realized that making more blood sugar friendly choices helped her feel better all around.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/hanna-hyvaerinen-wears-a-cgm-to-help-manage-blood-sugar-while-living-with-gastroparesis

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The ultimate guide to PCOS and metabolic health Jan 30, 2023

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition affecting fertility, weight, and more—and it's intimately tied to metabolic health.

Author: Casey Means, MD and Monica Karpinski

Reviewer: Azure Grant, PhD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-continuous-glucose-monitoring-cgm-can-help-with-infertility-and-pcos

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Foods we love: bone broth Jan 28, 2023

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Collagen-rich bone broth is low in calories and carbs, rich in flavor, and a source of key amino acids that can curb inflammation and support metabolic health.

Author: Stephanie Eckelkamp

Reviewer: Stephanie Greunke, RD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/foods-we-love-bone-broth

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10 common questions about CGMs answered Jan 27, 2023

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Continuous glucose monitors are a vital tool in understanding how your choices impact your metabolic health, but wearing one can be a new experience. Here are the basics.

Author: The Levels Team

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/10-common-questions-about-cgms-answered

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The connection between autoimmune disease and metabolic health Jan 25, 2023

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Studies show that people with autoimmune conditions like MS and IBD are more likely to have diabetes and insulin resistance, but the links are not yet fully understood.

Authors: Kaitlin Sullivan and Ceri Perkins

Reviewer: Terry Wahls, MD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-connection-between-autoimmune-disease-and-metabolic-health

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