Things to Know As You Begin Level2
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Hey, you made it! If you’re here right now, scanning your eyes across the screen, then you are already taking the initial steps to feeling better. It means you’re putting your health first and telling type 2 diabetes that it comes last!
Here's a list of the top 10 things you’ll need to know as you gear up to work with Level2. Just keep scrolling.
Before choosing Level2, had you ever heard you could actually improve your type 2 diabetes? That you could learn to take control of type 2? Level2 is here to help you learn how. This video will show you what to expect from Level2 and how to get started:
And one more reminder to please
download the Level2 app now.
At Level2, we treat type 2 diabetes as a condition of too much glucose in the body. We work with you to help you change your behavior – unlearning old habits and learning to build new ones – and that is an important part of improving your type 2.
Have you checked your mailbox recently? You’ll soon receive a colorful and shiny box with some useful tech from Level2 (ooh, shiny). One item you’ll find inside is your continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a really cool device that gives you insights into how diet, movement, stress and sleep affect your glucose.
You’ll use this as your first line of defense to learn how to improve your glucose levels. You also get a nifty activity tracker to count your steps and track your sleep.
If you've already received your setup kit (lucky you), then follow the enclosed directions and connect your CGM now.
Your CGM numbers will give you fresh insight into your glucose. How can numbers be so powerful? You can discover what’s going on with your body with the data you get from your CGM – including metrics the American Diabetes Association says are especially important, like Time in Range and Glucose Management Indicator (GMI).
Even better, you aren’t left to figure out what to do all on your own. As you saw from the video in #1 above, you are assigned your own Level2 care team. They'll help you make sense of your CGM numbers and give you ideas for how to lower your glucose.
Glucose Mangement Indicator (GMI)
When you start looking at your CGM numbers, you may discover new ways to eat to keep your glucose in check. When your care team says you're ready, they might recommend low-carb eating and time restricted eating (TRE), a combination that has worked well for many other Level2 members.
Your coach may share all kinds of tips and advice — for example, swapping your high-carb foods for low-carb foods and eating only during certain hours of your day.
Feeling inspired to learn more? Read on.
Low-Carb Eating: The Basics
Time Restricted Eating: The Basics
Soon, you will learn about the phases of Level2 and partner with your Level2 care team to work your way through those phases in pursuit of better health. We believe you can hit the bullseye on all your targets.
Your care team will be in touch on the Level2 app to let you know how you're doing, and
we'll send you emails about your progress in Level2 and what you will be working on next. (Check your spam folder if you don’t see them!)
In addition to getting expert support from your care team, you can also give fellow members share tips, celebrate wins and encourage each other in our group coaching communities.
Check out the group coaching calendar and sign up to join in a class or a series of classes with fellow Level2 members!
Guess what? You have already taken a few steps! You activated your Level2 Specialty Care already, for example. Your Level2 coach will teach you new ways to improve your glucose in many small steps and that can lead to big change.
To risk sounding like a broken record: Now is the time to download the Level2 app if you haven't yet. Please continue to check your email and keep an eye out for your Level2 setup kit, too.
In the meantime, just know that we believe in you and we are cheering for you! You can do it.
Level2 is here for you.
Get started on your journey.