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Easy Ways to Approach Your Metabolic Health

Only 1 in 8 American adults are metabolically healthy. In this article we’ll explore what it means to be metabolically healthy and how simple everyday habits can help you get there.

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 29, 2022

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a man and a woman doing sit-ups in a gym setting

6 Markers of Metabolic Health & How to Improve Them

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

August 26, 2022

Markers of metabolic health go beyond body weight. They measure your future risk of conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Check your metabolic health markers and track your progress towards better health.

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woman in workout clothes standing outside and smiling

How Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health Are Related

Leann Poston, MD, MBA, M.Ed

August 16, 2022

Metabolic health refers to how well your body converts food and stored energy into cellular fuel; gone awry, it can contribute to diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Learn how blood sugar provides insight into your metabolic health.

Female doctor smiling while talking to patient

Female doctor smiling while talking to patient

Easy Ways to Approach Your Metabolic Health

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

Only 1 in 8 American adults are metabolically healthy. In this article we’ll explore what it means to be metabolically healthy and how simple everyday habits can help you get there.

Side by side of fingerstick glucometer and a cgm device

Side by side of fingerstick glucometer and a cgm device

CGM Accuracy vs. Fingerstick Glucometers

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

Learn about the key differences between continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and fingerstick glucometers for testing blood sugar levels, and how accurate they are.

Woman—with outstretched arms—wearing a CGM plus Signos sport cover on her left tricep

Woman—with outstretched arms—wearing a CGM plus Signos sport cover on her left tricep

The Scientific Evidence for Using CGMs for Weight Loss

Peter Palmieri, MD

Health Writer & Medical Reviewer

Here's the latest scientific evidence for using CGMs for weight loss.

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Woman standing outside during a nature walk

How to Reduce Inflammation

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

Reducing inflammation throughout your body helps promote a healthy gut and reduces the risk of chronic disease. Learn how and why to reduce inflammation in your body.

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Two men energetically discussing work by a computer

Improving Sleep Quality: How to Not Wake Up Tired

Peter Palmieri, MD

Health Writer & Medical Reviewer

February 7, 2022

Peter Palmieri, MD, discusses the dangers of sleep deprivation and gives us tips on how to improve our sleep quality to wake up with more energy.

Hunger Signals

Signs of Hunger: Recognizing True Hunger & How Your Glucose Can Guide You

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

February 2, 2022

Can you tell the difference between true hunger and eating for other reasons? If not, you aren't alone. It turns out many people can't. Here's what to do about it.

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Woman doctor discussing care plan with patient during office visit

Woman doctor discussing care plan with patient during office visit

The Limitations of BMI

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

February 1, 2022

BMI is used by doctors and insurance companies to evaluate personal health risks. Danielle Kelvas, MD, discusses what BMI misses and what to do about it.

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Woman leisurely reading at home on a sofa near a window

How to Boost Your Brain Health

Peter Palmieri, MD

Health Writer & Medical Reviewer

January 19, 2022

In this article, Peter Palmieri, MD, discusses the importance of brain health and how to take simple steps to improve and optimize it.

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Microscopic rendering of DNA strands

Bio-Individuality: What It Is & Why It Matters For Weight Loss

Andrew J. Funk, DC, DACNB

Health & Science Writer

January 6, 2022

Understanding your body's glucose response to the foods you eat can help you create a personalized nutrition plan to lose weight.

A close up shot of a woman with her ankles crossed, relaxing in a bubble bath. Taking a bath is a good way to ease holiday stress.

A close up shot of a woman with her ankles crossed, relaxing in a bubble bath. Taking a bath is a good way to ease holiday stress.

18 Self-Care Ideas to Ease Holiday Stress

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

December 3, 2021

Learn to balance holiday stress with self-care to slow down and enjoy the season with less bother.

Two women wearing CGMs and Signos patches on their arms do a high five

Two women wearing CGMs and Signos patches on their arms do a high five

Signos Launches Out of Stealth Mode

Health & Fitness Writers

November 9, 2021

Signos has launched out of stealth mode and raised $17 million in funding to reach general availability in 2022.

A couple eating dinner on the couch; the woman is eating salad and the man is eating pizza. Photo by Andres Ayrton from Pexels

A couple eating dinner on the couch; the woman is eating salad and the man is eating pizza. Photo by Andres Ayrton from Pexels

How to Use Signos to Conduct Your Own Metabolic Experiments

Chief of Data Science

September 21, 2021

How to use glucose data from Signos to create experiments that put you at the forefront of precision nutrition.

man eating salad with a fork and knife

man eating salad with a fork and knife

Benefits of Stable Blood Sugar: How To Reap and Keep Them

August 11, 2021

Curious about the importance of blood sugar stability? Read on to find out the benefits of stable glucose levels and how to keep them stable.

close up shot of a stack of oreo cookies

close up shot of a stack of oreo cookies

What Is Hypoglycemia? What Does it Mean for You?

William Dixon, MD

Medical Writer & Reviewer

August 11, 2021

Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar, or when the glucose in your blood drops below normal levels

a large black bowl filled with chickpeas, bell peppers, cucumbers, cilantro, veggies, and pita bread with a spoon in the bowl.|line graph image of a high glucose spike from the Signos app|Hannah's Day 1 high glucose spike from white rice|Hannah's Day 2 high glucose spike after white rice|Bill's Day 2 glucose spike after white rice|Bill's glucose after eating white rice on Day 1|a big bowl of raw vegetables with a low glycemic index and low glycemic load|pints of strawberries, a fruit with a low glycemic index and low glycemic load|salmon and lemon slices on a sheet pan. Salmon has a low glycemic index and low glycemic load.|close up shot of a bowl of chickpeas, which has a low glycemic index and low glycemic load|close up image of raw almonds and cashews, which have low glycemic load and low glycemic index|a selection of soft cheeses on white parchment paper

a large black bowl filled with chickpeas, bell peppers, cucumbers, cilantro, veggies, and pita bread with a spoon in the bowl.|line graph image of a high glucose spike from the Signos app|Hannah's Day 1 high glucose spike from white rice|Hannah's Day 2 high glucose spike after white rice|Bill's Day 2 glucose spike after white rice|Bill's glucose after eating white rice on Day 1|a big bowl of raw vegetables with a low glycemic index and low glycemic load|pints of strawberries, a fruit with a low glycemic index and low glycemic load|salmon and lemon slices on a sheet pan. Salmon has a low glycemic index and low glycemic load.|close up shot of a bowl of chickpeas, which has a low glycemic index and low glycemic load|close up image of raw almonds and cashews, which have low glycemic load and low glycemic index|a selection of soft cheeses on white parchment paper

What Is Glycemic Index? Glycemic Load? How Do They Impact Your Glucose

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

What is Glycemic Index? What is Glycemic Load? Find those answers & foods that are unlikely to spike your glucose

woman running with a CGM to mitigate a glucose spike

woman running with a CGM to mitigate a glucose spike

How to Mitigate High Glucose Spikes to Avoid Fat Storage

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

Avoid glucose spikes as much as possible—that’s a core mantra of Signos.

woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor holding a smart phone and looking at it

woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor holding a smart phone and looking at it

What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels for People Without Diabetes?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 11, 2021

Find out what normal glucose levels are for non diabetics, what to do when glucose spikes and more.

Woman holding an iPhone for counting calories in the salad she will eat.

Woman holding an iPhone for counting calories in the salad she will eat.

Counting Calories: Why Am I Not Losing Weight In a Calorie Deficit?

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

CICO diets are flawed for a few reasons. Read on to find out why counting calories in and out isn't the best approach for sustainable weight loss.

A man sitting at a table with his elbow resting on a table. He has a CGM with a sport cover on his arm.

A man sitting at a table with his elbow resting on a table. He has a CGM with a sport cover on his arm.

How Does a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Work?

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

Find out what a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) does and why they're used.

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people in a yoga class with their hands in prayer

What Is Metabolic Flexibility? Why You Need and Want It

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

Want to know more about metabolic flexibility and impaired metabolic flexibility? Read on for explanations of both.

Woman logging her food in a food diary on her smart phone

Woman logging her food in a food diary on her smart phone

Keeping a Food Diary Can Help You Lose Weight

Sabrina Tillman

Health & Fitness Writer

August 11, 2021

Tracking what you eat by keeping a food diary or logging your calories in an app can help you lose weight.

Oatmeal breakfast and glucose

Oatmeal breakfast and glucose

Healthy Breakfast Quest: A Tale of Two Oatmeals

Chief of Data Science

August 11, 2021

Bill takes two things seriously, breakfast and data, and he explores his options in this article.

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