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Nutrition

Low-sugar drinks: 5 options that avoid glucose spikes

Being well-hydrated is important for sleep quality, energy, and mood. Discover five tasty, low-sugar drinks that will keep you hydrated without spiking your glucose levels.

February 27, 2025|6 minutes

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Nutrition

How much protein should you eat in a day?

Current protein guidelines are to avoid deficiency and are too low for optimal health. Most people should be eating more protein.

February 27, 2025|4 minutes

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How much sleep is enough for good health? What the research says

Learn about how much sleep is enough for adults each night for optimal health.

February 19, 2025|4 minutes

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Nutrition

Balanced vegan diet: How can you get the nutrients you need?

Learn how to get the nutrients you need while eating a balanced vegan diet. We explain nutrient sources and share nutrition advice to help you stay balanced.

February 19, 2025|8 minutes

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Metabolism

What are normal glucose levels?

Learn what is considered a normal glucose (blood sugar) level range for adults and how you can measure your own levels.

February 19, 2025|8 minutes

How to sleep better: Tips to get a better sleep
Body & Mind

How to sleep better: Tips to get better sleep

Struggling with sleep? From balancing your meals to calming evening drinks, follow our 8 top tips to better understand and manage your path to quality sleep

December 13, 2024|10 minutes

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Body & Mind

Health benefits of strength training

The benefits of strength training include building and maintaining muscle mass, which improves insulin sensitivity and glucose levels, boosts metabolism, and lowers risk of injuries.

February 18, 2025|7 minutes

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Nutrition

What Does Protein Do and What Are Its Health Benefits?

The health benefits of protein span your whole body and include better heart and bone health, appetite control, and more.

December 13, 2024|6 minutes

What is the connection between sleep and weight loss?
MetabolismBody & Mind

What is the connection between sleep and weight loss?

The underlying connection between sleep and weight loss centers around metabolism. This article will explain the science and provide tips for optimizing sleep for your health goals.

December 09, 2024|5 minutes

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Metabolism

What is a glucose spike? Causes and management

Learn how to identify spikes and make small adjustments to reduce them.

December 09, 2024|8 minutes

Does metabolism actually slow down as we age? Here’s what research says
Metabolism

Does metabolism actually slow down as we age? Here’s what research says

Everything you need to know about age and metabolism, and the age that your metabolic rate starts to slow down, according to research.

December 09, 2024|10 minutes

How to boost your metabolism
Metabolism

How to boost your metabolism: 5 ways from our experts

Although your metabolism is influenced by factors outside of your control like genetics and age, you can take steps to boost your metabolism.

December 09, 2024|10 minutes

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Nutrition

Keep your glucose stable throughout the day

To keep your glucose on track, start by building a balanced breakfast and follow up with balanced meals throughout the day. Learn more here.

January 20, 2025|2 minutes

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Nutrition

Food combining for glucose levels: does it work?

It’s not just about what food you eat. It’s also about when you eat that food.

January 20, 2025|4 minutes

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Nutrition

What are ultra-processed foods? Definition and common food examples

Learn the differences among processed foods in our modern diet, including what ultra-processed foods (UPF) are, examples, and how often you should be eating them.

February 03, 2025|9 minutes

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Body & Mind

18 Wellbeing New Year’s Resolution Ideas for 2025

There are many ways to improve your wellbeing, from exercising more to improving your diet. Here are 18 steps you can take to support your wellbeing.

January 08, 2025|7 minutes

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Body & Mind

Menopause and weight gain: What you need to know

Weight gain is commonly experienced during perimenopause and menopause. Read why weight changes are common and about minimizing weight gain.

February 10, 2025|8 minutes

Simple solutions to manage hunger
Nutrition

Simple solutions to manage hunger

When working to maintain a healthy lifestyle, sometimes hunger can be hard to curb. But with the right planning, you'll be in the driver's seat.

December 13, 2024|5 minutes

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Lingo 101

Experimenting with Lingo

Experiment with food and drinks. Use your Lingo Count to track which choices get you to your goals. 

January 20, 2025|5 minutes

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Metabolism

Are high or low morning glucose levels normal?

Your glucose and sleep have a significant impact on each other. Learn more about this relationship and how sleep affects your levels in the morning here.

February 11, 2025|4 minutes

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Body & Mind

Why is losing weight after 40 harder? Advice from a Lingo Dietitian

Both women and men can find it difficult to manage weight after 40. This guide provides steps you can take to help manage your weight in your 40s.

February 11, 2025|8 minutes

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Metabolism

Guide to metabolic age: What is it and can it actually be improved?

Metabolic age refers to your basal metabolic rate (BMR) compared to others in your age group. But what does it actually mean and can it be improved?

February 11, 2025|6 minutes

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Nutrition

How does drinking alcohol affect your glucose levels?

Alcoholic drinks can raise or lower your glucose levels, depending on factors such as what beverage you’re drinking. Learn more about these effects here.

February 11, 2025|6 minutes

Why you're always feeling hungry
Nutrition

Why you’re always feeling hungry: 9 reasons from a nutritionist

There could be many reasons why you’re always feeling hungry. Getting insights into your glucose can help you establish healthy habits to manage your hunger.

December 14, 2024|7 minutes

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Body & Mind

How can glucose (blood sugar) levels affect your general wellbeing?

Stable glucose levels are critical for maintaining overall health, even in individuals without diabetes. Let’s explore the connection between glucose monitoring and your well-being.

December 27, 2024|7 minutes

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Body & Mind

Exercise and your glucose

Regular exercise helps to burn glucose and improves your overall glucose control. Learn more about how workouts affect your glucose levels here.

February 17, 2025|5 minutes

How to avoid a glucose (blood sugar) spike
Metabolism

How to avoid a glucose (blood sugar) spike

Glucose spikes, or blood sugar spikes, are a marked rise in the amount of glucose in your blood. If they happen frequently, your health could be affected.

December 13, 2024|6 minutes

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Nutrition

Balance your glucose and level up your overnight oats

A bowl of overnight oats is a breakfast that can be filling, satisfying, and have less impact on your glucose than other options. Learn how here.

February 13, 2025|2 minutes

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Body & Mind

What is the effect of exercise on your glucose levels?

Regular exercise has profound positive benefits on glucose regulation and metabolic health, both in the short term and long term. Learn more about how exercise impacts your glucose and whether it should be a cause for concern.

February 17, 2025|5 minutes

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Spike Sessions: Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian eat their favorite foods with Lingo

Tennis champion Serena Williams and tech-entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian discover their unique glucose response to their favorite foods using Lingo by Abbott.

November 17, 2024|10 minutes

Our editorial team

Amy McKenzie, PhD

Amy McKenzie, PhD

Medical Affairs and Clinical Research

Sarah Koenck, MS, RD

Sarah Koenck, MS, RD

Medical Affairs

Andrea Givens, MS, RD, CSSD

Andrea Givens, MS, RD, CSSD

Medical Affairs

Pamela Nisevich Bede, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Pamela Nisevich Bede, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Medical Affairs

James McIntosh

James McIntosh

Editor

Emily Shiffer

Emily Shiffer

Contributing Writer

Christina  Stiehl

Christina Stiehl

Managing Editor

April Benshosan

April Benshosan

Contributing Writer

Robert Standley, PhD

Robert Standley, PhD

Clinical Research

Lorelie Villarete, PhD

Lorelie Villarete, PhD

Clinical Research

Sophie Bertrand, Msc, RNutr

Sophie Bertrand, Msc, RNutr

Nutrition Specialist