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Our blood sugar level between meals is one of the most common metabolic health metrics. Here’s why and what you should aim for.
Metabolic Basics
Our blood sugar level between meals is one of the most common metabolic health metrics. Here’s why and what you should aim for.
High triglycerides wreak havoc on your metabolism. These simple lifestyle changes can protect you.
Traditionally considered problematic only along with gout or kidney stones, uric acid is now thought to play a key role in metabolic health.
ApoB reveals more about heart health than traditional cholesterol tests—but most people haven’t heard of it. Here’s why that's changing.
Unlike other blood sugar tests, HbA1c reflects your average glucose levels over time. Here's why it's a useful marker for minding blood sugar.
This blood test helps reveal inflammation, a key driver of metabolic dysfunction and other conditions. Here’s how to understand your results.
Insulin is the key hormone for maintaining stable glucose, yet it’s rarely tested. Here’s why and what you should look for when tested.
The "normal" ranges for cholesterol and other blood tests are far from optimal. We asked eight leading metabolic health experts what you should really aim for.
More research shows that cholesterol is more nuanced than the traditional “good” or “bad” narrative. Here’s what Levels advisors have to say
Our blood sugar level between meals is one of the most common metabolic health metrics. Here’s why and what you should aim for.
High triglycerides wreak havoc on your metabolism. These simple lifestyle changes can protect you.
Traditionally considered problematic only along with gout or kidney stones, uric acid is now thought to play a key role in metabolic health.
ApoB reveals more about heart health than traditional cholesterol tests—but most people haven’t heard of it. Here’s why that's changing.
Unlike other blood sugar tests, HbA1c reflects your average glucose levels over time. Here's why it's a useful marker for minding blood sugar.
This blood test helps reveal inflammation, a key driver of metabolic dysfunction and other conditions. Here’s how to understand your results.
Insulin is the key hormone for maintaining stable glucose, yet it’s rarely tested. Here’s why and what you should look for when tested.
The "normal" ranges for cholesterol and other blood tests are far from optimal. We asked eight leading metabolic health experts what you should really aim for.
More research shows that cholesterol is more nuanced than the traditional “good” or “bad” narrative. Here’s what Levels advisors have to say