The Month in Metabolic Health: January 2023
In this monthly article, we round up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.
Metabolic Health
In this monthly article, we round up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.
Many well-meaning physicians may not bring up blood sugar until prediabetes or Type 2 has set in. Here’s how to talk to your doctor before you get there.
Studies show that people with autoimmune conditions like MS and IBD are more likely to have diabetes and insulin resistance, but the links are not yet fully understood.
In this excerpt from her new book, Dr. Maloof explains why energy underlies good health, and how you can improve yours.
New to the world of metabolic health? Start here. Below we describe the basics of glucose and insulin, why metabolic health is important, and how you can improve yours.
In this monthly article, we round up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.
Metabolic dysfunction can make you more susceptible to catching seasonal illness and having worse outcomes—here’s how to protect yourself this year.
Dr. Ben Bikman explains this condition and how a buildup of fat in the liver can damage heart health and lead to a cycle of insulin resistance.
The holidays can be a challenge for healthy habits. Here are tips from Dr. Casey and the rest of the Levels team for thriving through the season.
Functional medicine leader Dr. Sara Gottfried discusses the unique health challenges many women face and how they can reclaim a sense of aliveness.
Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health
Dr. Ben Bikman explains the fundamentals about this concept and what contributes to how “fast” or “slow” one’s metabolism may be.
Traditionally considered problematic only along with gout or kidney stones, uric acid is now thought to play a key role in metabolic health.
Quick answers to queries like why we measure glucose, how to avoid blood-sugar spikes, and when you can get Levels for yourself
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.
Prediabetes is not just a warning diagnosis—it’s a severe metabolic disorder. Fortunately, you can reverse prediabetes with lifestyle and diet changes.
The "normal" ranges for cholesterol and other blood tests are far from optimal. We asked eight leading metabolic health experts what you should really aim for.
In this monthly article, we round up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.
Many well-meaning physicians may not bring up blood sugar until prediabetes or Type 2 has set in. Here’s how to talk to your doctor before you get there.
Studies show that people with autoimmune conditions like MS and IBD are more likely to have diabetes and insulin resistance, but the links are not yet fully understood.
In this excerpt from her new book, Dr. Maloof explains why energy underlies good health, and how you can improve yours.
New to the world of metabolic health? Start here. Below we describe the basics of glucose and insulin, why metabolic health is important, and how you can improve yours.
In this monthly article, we round up our favorite stories, research, podcasts, and videos—from Levels and elsewhere—across metabolic health.
Metabolic dysfunction can make you more susceptible to catching seasonal illness and having worse outcomes—here’s how to protect yourself this year.
Dr. Ben Bikman explains this condition and how a buildup of fat in the liver can damage heart health and lead to a cycle of insulin resistance.
The holidays can be a challenge for healthy habits. Here are tips from Dr. Casey and the rest of the Levels team for thriving through the season.
Functional medicine leader Dr. Sara Gottfried discusses the unique health challenges many women face and how they can reclaim a sense of aliveness.
Metabolic dysfunction can take many forms and creep up slowly. Here are some symptoms to watch for, and ways to maintain optimal metabolic health
Dr. Ben Bikman explains the fundamentals about this concept and what contributes to how “fast” or “slow” one’s metabolism may be.
Traditionally considered problematic only along with gout or kidney stones, uric acid is now thought to play a key role in metabolic health.