Casey Means, MD

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Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. Her mission is to maximize human potential and reverse the epidemic of preventable chronic disease by empowering individuals with tech-enabled tools that can inform smart, personalized, and sustainable dietary and lifestyle choices. Dr. Means’s perspective has been recently featured in the New York Times, Men's Health, Forbes, Business Insider, Techcrunch, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Hill, Metabolism, Endocrine Today, and more. She has held research positions at the NIH, Stanford School of Medicine, and NYU. She is also the author of #1 New York Times best-seller "Good Energy: The Surprising Connection between Metabolism and Limitless Health."

The Latest from Casey Means, MD

Metabolic Health

Ultimate Guide

The Levels Guide to metabolic health

Metabolic health can be improved by consistently making choices that keep glucose levels in a stable and healthy range.

Casey Means, MD

June 18, 2020

11 min read

What does it mean if I had two glucose spikes after a meal? Biphasic spikes, explained

Metabolic Health

The Explainer

What does it mean if I had two glucose spikes after a meal? Biphasic spikes, explained

Some individuals notice on their continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that they have two distinct glucose peaks after a meal. In this post, we discuss the science behind "biphasic spikes."

Casey Means, MD

June 12, 2020

3 min read

Metabolic Basics

Levels Recommends

12 Ways to lower blood sugar

Maintaining stable blood sugar is key to optimal metabolic health. Here are 12 strategies to improve glucose levels.

Casey Means, MD

March 20, 2020

12 min read

How do glucose levels relate to depression and anxiety?

Mental Health

The Explainer

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

How to get healthy skin with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)

Women's Health

The Explainer

How to get healthy skin with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)

Controlling glucose levels with diet and lifestyle interventions can reduce damaging processes like glycation and oxidative stress, which can improve skin health.

Casey Means, MD

January 11, 2020

4 min read