Stress

The 7 factors that significantly impact your blood sugar

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

Rich Joseph, MD

8 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

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.

Emily Hunter, MHSc, RD

May 22, 2021

6 min read

Dr. Ami Kapadia

6 min read

What causes insulin resistance?

Metabolic Basics

What causes insulin resistance?

Insulin resistance is a shockingly common condition spurred on by diet and lifestyle. Here are the processes in your body that lead to this dangerous state.

Ben Bikman, PhD

January 12, 2021

6 min read

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

The Levels Team

January 8, 2021

8 min read

8 min read

Stephanie Greunke’s nutrition advice for busy parents can help you, too

Nutrition

Stephanie Greunke’s nutrition advice for busy parents can help you, too

Stephanie Greunke coaches new moms in metabolically healthy meal planning, shopping and eating, but her practical solutions can work for anyone.

Alex Moskov

January 6, 2021

7 min read

7 min read

How does stress affect my glucose levels?

Mental Health

How does stress affect my glucose levels?

The Levels Team

July 17, 2020

2 min read

2 min read

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.

Casey Means, MD

February 25, 2020

4 min read

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