#139 - Our large-scale research study to establish a baseline for health | Dr. Taylor Sittler, Maz Brumand, & Dom D’Agostino, PhD

We launched an observational research study in order to gather CGM data. Data from our members will help us better understand what blood glucose patterns look like in the general wellness population. The study differs from others because we’re working to establish a baseline for health rather than a baseline for disease. With all of this data coming from our Members (with minimal additional effort from them), we’ll be able to collect the data, synthesize it, and publish it. By doing so, we’ll start to better understand blood glucose baselines and build a framework that will show the wellness population how to adjust nutrition and make lifestyle changes in order to optimize health through behavior change. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: ⁠https://levels.link/wnl In this episode, Levels’ Head of Research and Development Dr. Taylor Sittler, Levels’ Head of Business Maz Brumand, and one of the Levels’ advisors Dom D’Agostino, PhD discuss: The Levels research study and how we will collect data from our members What this large study and data collection mean for the future of metabolic health How we work to be part of health optimization medicine to get ahead of disease 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. 🎙 What Levels’ Head of Research and Development Dr. Taylor Sittler, Levels’ Head of Business Maz Brumand, and one of the Levels’ advisors Dom D’Agostino, PhD discuss: (02:36) - The Levels research study (04:04) - A look at the data behind Levels (05:54) - The importance of baseline and understanding (07:13) - What is Color? (09:19) - There is no one-size-fits-all solution (17:18) - Elevated insulin versus insulin resistance (19:36) - The functional biomarkers (23:16) - Health is on a spectrum (25:23) - How body weight affects glycemic control Follow our podcast, A Whole New Level, for more conversations about metabolic health. We talk about our mission to solve the metabolic health crisis, our fully remote and async startup culture, and the process of building a health and wellness movement from the ground up. Transcripts & Show Notes Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Dom on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dominic.dagostino.kt Connect with Dom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dominicdagosti2