LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

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How metabolic health impacts men’s sexual health Mar 31, 2021

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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

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What is glucose? Mar 31, 2021

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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.

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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 later use.
Too much or too little glucose can contribute to near-term issues like fatigue and brain fog, as well as long-term conditions from obesity to diabetes to Alzheimer's to cancer.
Fortunately, maintaining healthy glucose levels is largely in our control, through consistently choosing a healthy diet and making positive lifestyle choices.

Author: ⁠Mike Haney⁠

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-is-glucose

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Does vinegar really lower blood sugar? Mar 31, 2021

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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

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How BossBabe co-founder Natalie Ellis healed her hormones Mar 31, 2021

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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

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Metabolic health & menopause: Is glucose partly to blame for hot flashes? Mar 31, 2021

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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

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Inflammation and glucose levels: How high blood sugar can turn a good system bad Mar 31, 2021

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Inflammation helps heal your body, but chronic inflammation can cause serious damage. Here’s how a healthy lifestyle—including a low-sugar diet—can help keep it in check.

Author: Esti Schabelman, MD

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/inflammation-and-glucose-levels

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What we know about dairy and blood sugar Mar 31, 2021

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Milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products may not immediately spike your blood sugar, but they could make you more insulin resistant over time.

Author: Meghan Rabbitt

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/what-we-know-about-dairy-and-blood-sugar

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Stephanie Greunke’s nutrition advice for busy parents can help you, too Mar 31, 2021

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Stephanie Greunke coaches new moms in metabolically healthy meal planning, shopping and eating, but her practical solutions can work for anyone.

Author: Alex Moskov⁠

Link to episode: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/stephanie-greunke-healthy-diet-parents-stable-blood-sugar

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Improving insulin through diet: calories vs. carbs Mar 28, 2021

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In part three of Ben Bikman’s series, he looks at the effects of energy and hormones on insulin resistance and offers tips for building an insulin-friendly diet.

Author: ⁠Ben Bikman, PhD⁠

Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/improving-insulin-through-diet-calories-vs-carbs

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