LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

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I’m a Type 1 diabetes educator—here’s why I think working at Levels is the best way I can impact metabolic health Nov 29, 2021

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Levels Operations Specialist Jesse Lavine on why he believes that improving metabolic health for the broader population will benefit the Type 1 community.

Author: Jesse Lavine

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/im-a-type-1-diabetes-educator-heres-why-i-think-working-at-levels-is-the-best-way-i-can-impact-metabolic-health

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How this physician assistant improves metabolic health in underserved patients Nov 26, 2021

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Kyla Ehrenreich educates a broad range of patients on metabolic health. Here, she shares the lessons she’s learned.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-this-physician-assistant-improves-metabolic-health-in-underserved-patients

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Why glucose isn’t enough for good health Nov 26, 2021

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Glucose is an easy-to-measure marker of metabolic health, but stable blood sugar alone doesn’t make you healthy. Here's why we have to get beyond glucose.

Author: Ceri Perkins

Reviewer: Dr. Ami Kapadia

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-glucose-isnt-enough-for-good-health

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What is postprandial blood sugar and why does it matter? Nov 22, 2021

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Understanding postprandial blood sugar isn’t just important for those with diabetes or prediabetes. Being mindful of this number can help keep you healthy.

Author: Michael Roussell

Author: Thu Huynh, PhD

Medical Reviewer: Rich Joseph, MD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-postprandial-blood-sugar-and-why-does-it-matter

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Dr. Molly Maloof’s 7 tips for using CGM to improve your health Nov 20, 2021

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The physician-entrepreneur envisions a future where biofeedback tools get people back in touch with their bodies, inspiring new habits and optimizing healthspan.

Author: Jessica Migala

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/dr-molly-maloofs-7-tips-for-using-cgm-to-improve-your-health

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The science on sugar cravings and how to beat them Nov 20, 2021

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A combination of physical, psychological, and societal factors make us eat more sugar today than ever. Learn 5 ways to break the cycle of sugar cravings.

Author: Barbara Brody

Reviewer: Austin Perlmutter, MD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-science-on-sugar-cravings-and-how-to-beat-them

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Why fiber is essential to metabolic health Nov 09, 2021

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Fiber plays key roles in gut health and blood sugar. Here’s what fiber does for your body and why experts say you should be eating more of it.

Author: Kaitlin Sullivan

Reviewer: Dr. Molly Maloof

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/why-fiber-is-essential-to-metabolic-health

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New research highlights the damage caused by processed food Nov 09, 2021

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A landmark paper proves that obesity is not just energy in and out; the type of food matters. And while one study shows we’re eating more processed food, another reveals what can be gained if we clean up our act.

Author: Mike Haney

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/new-research-highlights-the-damage-caused-by-processed-food

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A simple guide to reading—and understanding—nutrition studies Nov 07, 2021

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A metabolic scientist explains why nutrition research can seem contradictory and hard to interpret. Here are 10 things to note when reading nutrition science.

Author: Matthew Laye, PhD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/a-simple-guide-to-reading-and-understanding-nutrition-studies

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