Greater accessibility to glucose biosensors has led to their use to improve metabolic health, prevent disease, and feel better. Historically, these biosensors for monitoring glucose were only available with a prescription, often reserved for people with diabetes, but now with brands like Stelo, they are available over the counter. Dom D’Agostino, PhD, and Ben Grynol discuss how biosensors can be a tool for anyone to improve overall health, reduce risk for chronic diseases, manage women’s health including menstrual cycles and the menopause transition, help with fueling strategies for workouts and performance, prevent energy crashes, and more.

🎙 What Dom D’Agostino, PhD, & Ben Grynol discuss:

11:49 — Using technology to reduce your risk for health issues

14:13 — Metabolic health is a spectrum, and many people don’t know where they stand

25:25 — The importance of focusing on trends in your metabolic health

30:05 — Glucose spikes from workouts are normal and a good sign

34:13 — Glucose is one of the key biomarkers to track for longevity

41:34 — Understanding what a glucose biosensor is

56:17 — All calories are not created equal

1:01:25 — Using a glucose biosensor for exercise fueling strategies

1:04:00 — Using a glucose biosensor to monitor women’s health changes

1:23:11 — The rate of glucose absorption matters for metabolic health and how you feel

1:31:06 — Making healthy food the default, rather than ultra-processed foods

Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health.

Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health.

🔗 Helpful links:
Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/mrlnNhxKNgY

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Dominic D’Agostino, PhD: https://drdominicdagostino.com/

Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, on X: https://x.com/DominicDAgosti2

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