Sleep Archives

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New research shows brain waves may impact glucose during sleep

Researchers found that brain waves during sleep may help regulate blood sugar , possibly explaining why poor sleep increases diabetes risk

Yael Cooperman, MD

July 5, 2022

6 min read

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Six factors that affect glucose besides food

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Six factors that affect glucose besides food

Diet is a significant driver of blood sugar, but factors like exercise and stress also play a significant role. Here are six key glucose levers

Casey Means, MD

July 1, 2022

8 min read

Weight Loss

The relationship between sleep and weight loss

Poor or limited sleep can drive metabolic dysfunction and make healthy weight management more difficult through multiple mechanisms.

Jennifer Cook

June 10, 2022

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10 min read

How does melatonin affect metabolic health?

Murdoc Khaleghi, MD, Base Chief Medical Officer

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

7 min read

How circadian rhythm impacts metabolic health

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.

Naomi Barr

February 11, 2022

11 min read

Sara Gottfried, MD

11 min read

New research shows a connection between sleep quality and glucose control

A recent study in people without diabetes found that getting poor sleep or deviating from normal sleep patterns can impact glucose control the next day.

Kristen Fischer

January 19, 2022

3 min read

3 min read

Expert Q&A

The connection between sleep and health, explained by a sleep expert

Good sleep is an underpinning of metabolic wellness. Clinical psychologist Jenna Gress-Smith, PhD, explains some misconceptions about sleep.

Jessica Migala

November 29, 2021

6 min read

11 Common questions about food choices, blood sugar and Levels

Metabolic Basics

11 Common questions about food choices, blood sugar and Levels

Quick answers to queries like why we measure glucose, how to avoid blood-sugar spikes, and when you can get Levels for yourself

January 8, 2021

8 min read

How do blood sugar levels affect body temperature?

Ask The Expert

How do blood sugar levels affect body temperature?

Dr. Ben Bikman describes how glucose levels impact our body temperature and how glucose spikes can lead to elevated temperature.

Ben Bikman, PhD

October 7, 2020

2 min read

Why do my glucose levels go low during sleep?

An exploration of some of the reasons why glucose readings on CGM may appear low while sleeping.

July 31, 2020

3 min read

How Amanda Bloom, RN, BSN, used glucose monitoring (CGM) to improve sleep, refine athletic fueling, personalize her diet, and minimize risk of future chronic disease

Inside Levels

My Levels Diary

How Amanda Bloom, RN, BSN, used glucose monitoring (CGM) to improve sleep, refine athletic fueling, personalize her diet, and minimize risk of future chronic disease

A RN shares how her journey using a continuous glucose monitor led to new insights into her patients, and many personal benefits as well.

July 31, 2020

7 min read

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.

Alex Moskov

June 26, 2020

5 min read

Metabolic Basics

The 7 factors that significantly impact your blood sugar

Certain key factors directly impact your blood glucose levels and your metabolic health. Here are the seven to pay attention to.

Barbara Brody

September 23, 2022

8 min read

8 min read

New research shows brain waves may impact glucose during sleep

Researchers found that brain waves during sleep may help regulate blood sugar , possibly explaining why poor sleep increases diabetes risk

Yael Cooperman, MD

July 5, 2022

6 min read

6 min read

Email Newsletter

Six factors that affect glucose besides food

Diet is a significant driver of blood sugar, but factors like exercise and stress also play a significant role. Here are six key glucose levers

Casey Means, MD

July 1, 2022

8 min read

Weight Loss

The relationship between sleep and weight loss

Poor or limited sleep can drive metabolic dysfunction and make healthy weight management more difficult through multiple mechanisms.

Jennifer Cook

June 10, 2022

10 min read

10 min read

Murdoc Khaleghi, MD, Base Chief Medical Officer

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

7 min read

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.

Naomi Barr

February 11, 2022

11 min read

Sara Gottfried, MD

11 min read

New research shows a connection between sleep quality and glucose control

A recent study in people without diabetes found that getting poor sleep or deviating from normal sleep patterns can impact glucose control the next day.

Kristen Fischer

January 19, 2022

3 min read

3 min read

Expert Q&A

The connection between sleep and health, explained by a sleep expert

Good sleep is an underpinning of metabolic wellness. Clinical psychologist Jenna Gress-Smith, PhD, explains some misconceptions about sleep.

Jessica Migala

November 29, 2021

6 min read

Metabolic Basics

11 Common questions about food choices, blood sugar and Levels

Quick answers to queries like why we measure glucose, how to avoid blood-sugar spikes, and when you can get Levels for yourself

January 8, 2021

8 min read

Ask The Expert

How do blood sugar levels affect body temperature?

Dr. Ben Bikman describes how glucose levels impact our body temperature and how glucose spikes can lead to elevated temperature.

Ben Bikman, PhD

October 7, 2020

2 min read

Why do my glucose levels go low during sleep?

An exploration of some of the reasons why glucose readings on CGM may appear low while sleeping.

July 31, 2020

3 min read

Inside Levels

My Levels Diary

How Amanda Bloom, RN, BSN, used glucose monitoring (CGM) to improve sleep, refine athletic fueling, personalize her diet, and minimize risk of future chronic disease

A RN shares how her journey using a continuous glucose monitor led to new insights into her patients, and many personal benefits as well.

July 31, 2020

7 min read