Research points to the benefits of glucose management being wide-reaching, ranging from maintaining a healthy weight to improving metabolic health, and even improving skin appearance. (1) Over a lifetime, better glucose control is associated with reduced risk of some of the leading causes of death, including:
- Cardiovascular disease (2)
- Cancer (3)
- Alzheimer’s (4)
- Diabetes (5)
Conversely, unmanaged glucose levels tend to do the opposite. Tracking glucose levels and taking actions to improve nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle habits, is a proactive step one can take towards optimizing one’s metabolic health. (1)
Use insights from Lingo and learn how your body responds to food, exercise, and other lifestyle habits. As you implement healthy habits to stay steady and reduce your glucose exposure, you'll be taking a role in proactively managing your wellbeing.
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