Be Well by Kelly Leveque 309. How to Monitor & Manage Blood Sugar Levels For Better Metabolic Health with Josh Clemente
Oct 4, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Josh Clemente, founder of Levels Health and former SpaceX engineer, shares insights on real-time blood glucose monitoring. He explains how tracking glucose can provide a clearer health picture than traditional tests. The discussion covers the effects of stress and sleep on blood sugar, revealing how simple lifestyle tweaks can help. Josh emphasizes the freedom and weight loss potential that comes from using continuous glucose monitors, offering listeners a path to better metabolic health through informed choices.
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SpaceX to Levels
- Josh Clemente transitioned from mechanical engineering at SpaceX to founding Levels Health.
- His work on human life support systems in spacecraft sparked his interest in real-time health monitoring.
Why Blood Sugar?
- Blood sugar is the first molecule continuously measurable, making it a powerful starting point for real-time health data.
- It's a high-leverage molecule impacting all body systems, from the brain to muscles.
Non-Food Factors
- Stress, sleep, and movement significantly impact glucose levels, often more than food.
- Levels research shows stress can spike blood sugar like eating candy; poor sleep induces insulin resistance.
