How glucose and insulin affect our digestive system
In an excerpt from “Why We Get Sick,” Ben Bikman explains how glucose and insulin drive acid reflux, gallstones and other GI disorders.
Metabolic Health
What a can of Coke—with and without a walk after—does to your blood sugar
In the first Levels internal experiment, we found that a simple walk helped mitigate the blood sugar spike from a can of soda.
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What is sucrose?
Sucrose—table sugar—is a common added sweetener. It’s made of glucose and fructose, and too much can cause metabolic damage in your body.
5 min read
How monitoring ketones and glucose can help you achieve metabolic flexibility
Your body’s ability to switch between burning glucose and fat is a sign of optimal metabolic health. Here’s how ketone monitoring fits in
9 min read
Breathing exercises for better metabolic health
Research shows that controlled breathing can positively impact our nervous system, reducing stress and maybe even improving glucose control.
6 min read
How CGM helped chef Paul Canales change the way he thinks about food
Paul ate farmer’s market ingredients but found his health deteriorating as he aged. How wearing a CGM gave him a new plan for longevity.