The Explainer Archives

What causes high blood sugar in people without diabetes?

Anyone can experience hyperglycemia, but certain lifestyle habits—both positive and negative—can make it more likely.

October 28, 2023

10 min read

10 min read

Weight Loss

How to reduce insulin resistance for weight loss

Even small changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you lose weight and improve insulin resistance.

October 6, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Is intermittent fasting good for women?

The hormonal fluctuations of a woman’s menstrual cycle can pose particular challenges when fasting. Here’s what to know and how to tailor your approach.

Gretchen Lidicker

September 15, 2023

9 min read

Sara Gottfried, MD

9 min read

Metabolic Health

Are your beauty products toxic?

The “clean beauty” movement has helped promote products with fewer chemicals, but many products still have toxic substances. Here’s what to look out for.

August 21, 2023

8 min read

8 min read

Can blood sugar impact hot flashes?

Several processes connect hot flashes to blood sugar. Here's how improving your metabolic health may lessen menopause symptoms.

Jennifer Chesak

August 10, 2023

5 mins read

5 mins read

Nutrition

12 Healthy ways to eat carbs

Eating for metabolic health doesn’t mean never touching a carb. Here are healthy sources and ways of eating carbohydrates.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

July 11, 2023

11 min read

11 min read

How CGMs can make fasting easier and more effective

Inside Levels

How CGMs can make fasting easier and more effective

Fasting can be a powerful tool for weight management and metabolic health. Here’s how CGMs can uplevel your fast.

June 15, 2023

5 mins read

Can eating carbs last reduce blood sugar spikes?

Nutrition

Can eating carbs last reduce blood sugar spikes?

Research suggests that eating protein and fat first might help reduce your post-meal blood sugar rise. Here’s what you should know.

June 2, 2023

9 min read

9 min read

Nutrition

How to read a nutrition label for metabolic health

This line-by-line guide to the Nutrition Facts panel will help you identify packaged foods that best support metabolic health.

Stephanie Eckelkamp

May 30, 2023

12 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

12 min read

Should people with PCOS consider inositol as a treatment?

Should people with PCOS consider inositol as a treatment?

This supplement may help stabilize hormone and glucose regulation to improve fertility and alleviate other PCOS symptoms.

Grace Newjik

May 23, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Glucose vs. fructose, sucrose, and lactose: What’s the difference?

Metabolic Basics

Glucose vs. fructose, sucrose, and lactose: What’s the difference?

These four common types of sugar interact with your body differently, but it’s best to minimize all of them for optimal metabolic health.

Ajai Raj

May 5, 2023

8 min read

8 min read

What are GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic? And who should take them?

Weight Loss

What are GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic? And who should take them?

GLP-1 receptor agonists have become a trendy weight loss option, but they are not a solution for long-term metabolic health.

March 31, 2023

8 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

8 min read

Is your annual physical enough? Here’s what it may miss

Metabolic Health

Is your annual physical enough? Here’s what it may miss

For many of us, our annual checkup is our only chance to measure our long-term health. Here’s how to get the most out of that visit.

Hallie Levine

February 17, 2023

10 min read

10 min read

Metabolic Basics

What causes high blood sugar in people without diabetes?

Anyone can experience hyperglycemia, but certain lifestyle habits—both positive and negative—can make it more likely.

October 28, 2023

10 min read

10 min read

Weight Loss

How to reduce insulin resistance for weight loss

Even small changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you lose weight and improve insulin resistance.

October 6, 2023

6 min read

6 min read

Is intermittent fasting good for women?

The hormonal fluctuations of a woman’s menstrual cycle can pose particular challenges when fasting. Here’s what to know and how to tailor your approach.

Gretchen Lidicker

September 15, 2023

9 min read

Sara Gottfried, MD

9 min read

Metabolic Health

Are your beauty products toxic?

The “clean beauty” movement has helped promote products with fewer chemicals, but many products still have toxic substances. Here’s what to look out for.

August 21, 2023

8 min read

8 min read