Mental Health

Breathing exercises for better metabolic health

Mental Health

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.

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Emily Hunter, MHSc, RD

May 22, 2021

6 min read

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Dr. Ami Kapadia

6 min read

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Research reveals more links between metabolic health and dementia

Mental Health

Research reveals more links between metabolic health and dementia

Three recent studies examine the connection between high blood sugar (including prediabetes) and Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive impairment.

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The Levels Team

February 27, 2021

5 min read

5 min read

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How does stress affect my glucose levels?

Mental Health

How does stress affect my glucose levels?

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The Levels Team

July 17, 2020

2 min read

2 min read

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A performance dietitian’s perspective on CGM: a critical tool for dialing in sleep, exercise, nutrition, and energy

Inside Levels

A performance dietitian’s perspective on CGM: a critical tool for dialing in sleep, exercise, nutrition, and energy

Tony Castillo MS, RDN, LDN

July 3, 2020

5 min read

5 min read

How does sleep affect blood sugar?

Sleep

How does sleep affect blood sugar?

Sleep quality and quantity have a profound effect on metabolic health. This article describes the mechanisms by which improving sleep hygiene can improve glucose control.

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Alex Moskov

June 26, 2020

5 min read

5 min read

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How Sarah Coffin improved her energy, sleep, and skin health with CGM

Inside Levels

How Sarah Coffin improved her energy, sleep, and skin health with CGM

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The Levels Team

June 26, 2020

6 min read

6 min read

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Optimizing mental clarity, focus, and memory with CGM

Mental Health

Optimizing mental clarity, focus, and memory with CGM

Research suggests that large swings in glucose can lead to worse memory and fact recall. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help develop a more nuanced understanding of how food and lifestyles decisions affect cognitive performance, and highlight opportunities for improvement.

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The Levels Team

June 23, 2020

5 min read

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Casey Means, MD

5 min read

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Weight loss and mindfulness through CGM: an interview with Ridecell’s Samyak Pandya

Inside Levels

Weight loss and mindfulness through CGM: an interview with Ridecell’s Samyak Pandya

A Levels customer shares about how continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) was the lynchpin of his successful weight loss journey.

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The Levels Team

June 12, 2020

5 min read

5 min read

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The power of personalized data: a conversation with Todd Rose

Metabolic Health

The power of personalized data: a conversation with Todd Rose

Levels Co-Founders Josh Clemente and Dr. Casey Means interviewed Todd Rose, author of "The End of Average" and Co-Founder of Populace.

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The Levels Team

March 31, 2020

7 min read

7 min read

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How do glucose levels relate to depression and anxiety?

Mental Health

How do glucose levels relate to depression and anxiety?

Controlling blood sugar dysregulation may be an important factor in reducing the risk of mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can serve as a biofeedback tool to gain clarity into how personal glucose levels and mood are related.

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Casey Means, MD

February 25, 2020

4 min read

4 min read

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