Ultimate Guide

The connection between stroke and metabolic health

Mental Health

The connection between stroke and metabolic health

High blood sugar and metabolic dysfunction is associated with increased stroke risk. Here's what the latest research says about the connection.

Emma Betuel

May 13, 2022

12 min read

David Perlmutter, MD

12 min read

What causes brain fog? The metabolic health connection

Mental Health

What causes brain fog? The metabolic health connection

Understanding brain fog, its causes, and relation to blood sugar can help reveal why you feel more cloudy than clear-headed—and offer solutions.

Meghan Rabbitt

April 11, 2022

10 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

10 min read

Why glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomes

Mental Health

Why glucose matters to COVID-19 outcomes

Evidence is clear that SARS-CoV-2 can trigger blood sugar problems, even in people without diabetes, and that high glucose worsens COVID outcomes.

Kristen Mascia

March 31, 2022

12 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

12 min read

How hearing loss relates to metabolic health

Metabolic Health

How hearing loss relates to metabolic health

Excess glucose and insulin resistance can both damage parts of our ears, leading to some of the most common hearing disorders.

Emma Betuel

February 25, 2022

6 min read

Ben Bikman, PhD

6 min read

How does melatonin affect metabolic health?

Sleep

How does melatonin affect metabolic health?

The hormone most closely associated with sleep also seems to impact glucose and insulin. Here’s what we know.

Ashley Welch

February 18, 2022

7 min read

Murdoc Khaleghi, MD, Base Chief Medical Officer

7 min read

How circadian rhythm impacts metabolic health

Sleep

How circadian rhythm impacts metabolic health

Our internal clocks—set mostly by natural light—influence our glucose and insulin systems. Here's why a regular schedule can improve your health.

The Levels Team

February 11, 2022

11 min read

Dr. Sara Gottfried

11 min read

What causes hypoglycemia in people without diabetes?

Metabolic Basics

What causes hypoglycemia in people without diabetes?

Blood sugar spikes can often lead to crashes, where glucose dips too low. Here are common causes of hypoglycemia and how to avoid them.

Barbara Brody

February 4, 2022

8 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

8 min read

What is oxidative stress and why does it matter to metabolic health?

Metabolic Basics

What is oxidative stress and why does it matter to metabolic health?

Why are antioxidants good for you? They reduce oxidative stress, a condition of electron imbalance in your cells that underlies metabolic dysfunction.

Emma Betuel

January 21, 2022

19 min read

Casey Means, MD

19 min read

Why omega 3s are crucial to strong metabolic health

Nutrition

Why omega 3s are crucial to strong metabolic health

Omega-3 fatty acids improve cellular health, help reduce inflammation and promote metabolic health. Here's the science behind them and how you can get more.

Kaitlin Sullivan

January 14, 2022

10 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

10 min read

Can trauma affect our metabolic health?

Mental Health

Can trauma affect our metabolic health?

Potentially traumatic childhood experiences—and stressful events in adulthood—can alter our physiology and make us more susceptible to dysfunction

Jennifer Chesak

December 17, 2021

11 min read

Dr. Molly Maloof

11 min read

What is a continuous glucose monitor?

Metabolic Basics

What is a continuous glucose monitor?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help you track your blood sugar in real-time. So how does a CGM work, and who should use it?

The Levels Team

December 3, 2021

5 min read

5 min read

8 Reasons glucose is worth measuring

Metabolic Basics

8 Reasons glucose is worth measuring

Glucose is only one piece of the metabolic health puzzle, but it’s an important one. Here’s why we believe in glucose monitoring for more people.

Ceri Perkins

November 22, 2021

14 min read

Rich Joseph, MD

14 min read

Why glucose isn’t enough for good health

Metabolic Basics

Why glucose isn’t enough for good health

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.

Ceri Perkins

November 14, 2021

16 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

16 min read

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