Cheers, Ethan

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Louise Z.

06/10/2013
I have recently been diagnosed with hypoglycemia, so I am still learning about the symptoms, warning signals, etc. I have told family members where I keep the Level Glucose Packs so they know where to go to help me. I also keep a couple at work and have notified those I work with where to look for them. Last week, I became shaky and sweaty and a co-worker knew to get me a glucose pack immediately. She opened it for me and it was the Mandarin Orange flavor. It worked quickly and it was very tasty!! I will definitely keep these on hand!!

Sarah G.
06/10/2013
I love your product. My sugar comes back up quickly and that is awesome! I love the free shipping too! Great deal! I only wish I could order more then one flavor. I will order from you again as long as the great deal is still available. Thank you, Sarah

Linda P.
06/10/2013
I am delighted to have found Level Life Glucose Gel. I have been a Type I diabetic for 58 years, and this is the product I have been seeking. Level Life Gel raises my blood sugars rapidly. Because of this rapid rise, I no longer seek other foods (candy, juice, etc.) to help raise my blood sugar to a normal level. Thus, I do not experience highs after treating myself for low blood sugar. I’m no longer on the merry-go-round. Thank you Ethan. I placed another order last week. Sincerely, Linda

Rachel T.
06/10/2013
Strawberry Banana is really great tasting. It works fast. Shipping was quick, and ordering was easy.

Ibadete M.
06/09/2013
the best life savor I ever used , very easy to use and fast outcome!

Lynn S.
06/08/2013
I bought it for my sister. She has extreme lows and it really helps her.

Kathleen K.
06/07/2013
I love every flavor except the caramel. I hope this deal is available when I place my next order.

Elwin H.
06/06/2013
My husband loves this product and its hard to find in our area. When I saw the offer of buy 5 / get 2 free with FREE shipping I couldn’t pass it up.

Beverly D.
06/05/2013
This gel has saved my husband’s life a few times! We don’t
leave home without it! Will recommend to anyone that’s a
diabetic!

Louise Z.
06/04/2013
Have only been diagnosed with hypoglycemia in the last 6 months so I am still learning how to spot the symptoms. Sometimes, I don’t even realize when I am in the middle of an “episode” but my son recognizes them now. I ordered these to have on hand and he has had to use 2 of them on me so far. They are really very tasty and work quickly to get your blood levels back to normal. I am SO glad I discovered these!!

Pat W.

06/03/2013

I give Level One glucose gel packs my all-star review as it is the quickest acting item available on the market to relieve low blood sugars. I plan to bring an ample supply with me to Europe, as I understand it isn’t yet available there. I hope it will be soon.

Sarah P.

06/03/2013

This is the best! Just like eating a bowl of vanilla ice cream!! Thank you.

Diane B.

05/30/2013

A great product. Tastes great and does the trick, when you experience blood sugar lows.

Beverly D.

05/30/2013

This product has saved my husband many times! With this Product he can use it

Without going overboard with sugar water and candy! We will continue using this and tell our friends about it! Thank-you level one for helping us!

Joyce W.

05/30/2013

I haven’t had to use this yet. It is a product I will use in case of unexpected low blood sugar in my husband.

Tammy P.

05/30/2013

Thrilled to have something so convenient and effective. Great product!!

Cindy S.

05/30/2013

Level is great for my purse and is quick acting. I used to use tablets and had to take two or three to get my sugar level up. It is just one packet of Level now. I like the caramel flavor. It is not too over powering.

Delores B.

05/30/2013

Level glucose gel is a godsend product that was recommended to me by my nutritionist. I play tennis six days a week and getting the shakes and feeling sick was getting to be a big problem although I always had a bar with me. It was not enough. I work hard at keeping in good shape with a good weight and with the 60 calorie gel I get almost immediate results. Great product. A bit expensive but worth every dollar. Thank u.

The answer? Mashed Cauliflower! Its a great way to consume your veggies and go low carb in a big way! See my recipe below for this quick and easy snack or side-dish.

Directions:
1. Put water in a stockpot and boil over high heat.
2. Clean and cut cauliflower into small pieces. Cook in boiling water for about 6 minutes, or until well done. Drain well.
3. In a bowl with a food processor (or mash by hand), puree the hot Cauliflower, Unsalted Butter, Parmesan Cheese, Garlic, Salt and Pepper until almost smooth.

To be honest – I’m never sure how to respond. The truth is that neither is good and neither is bad. Diabetes for most people is a challenge at any age for either type. These days 84%+ of people with diabetes take medication and test their blood sugar (the true grievances of people living with diabetes). To be clear:

Type 1 is typically an auto-immune disorder which presents its self earlier in life which is why many people are diagnosed when they are kids like myself. However, these days, adults are being diagnosed with it as well.

Type 2 has historically been a disease that is diagnosed in adults who have high blood sugar or insulin resistance sometimes caused by being overweight, not being active enough or their eating style. However, kids today are being diagnosed with Type 2 as well.

Although some may say they are different diseases – I disagree. Our challenge is the same: Fighting High and Low Blood Sugars. It comes down to how we eat and how we utilize tools like insulin and diabetes medications to our advantage.

We all know the simple diabetes equation to blood sugar control: What We Eat = How We Feel. Thus we learn to stay away from foods high in carbs and sugar because we they will spike our blood sugar. This applies to everyone with diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.

At the end of the day, diabetes is a word that describes an amazing group of people fighting high and low blood sugar, 24/7 – 365 days a year.
Keep Moving Forward
Ethan

Directions:

Baking
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
+ Cut the squash in half, and scoop out the seeds.
+ Place both halves of the squash in a shallow baking dish with a little water.
+ Bake for 45-60 minutes or until tender.

+ Carefully take a fork and begin scraping the inside of the squash creating a “spaghetti-like” resemblance.

Microwave
+ Place the whole squash in a shallow microwave safe dish with a little water.

+ Microwave for 6-8 minutes.

+ CAUTION: Squash will be very hot – let it cool for 10 minutes before handling

+ Cut the squash in half, and scoop out the seeds.

+ Carefully take a fork and begin scraping the inside of the squash creating a “spaghetti-like” resemblance.

Once The Spaghetti Squash has Cooled:
+ Mix tomatoes and italian seasoning and cook for 5 minutes to create a healthy marinara sauce.
+ Spoon spaghetti squash onto a plate and top with marinara sauce.

ENJOY

Number of Servings: 4

Quick Directions:

Benefits of reducing your carb intake may include needing less insulin or diabetes medications, fewer high / low blood sugars and weightloss!

Some easy carbohydrates that you can cut out include sugary drinks, breads, pastas, potatoes and sweets. If you do consume carbohydrates, always choose whole grains which often times have more fiber which digest slower and have less impact on your blood sugar.

As always, talk to your medical professional to see if reducing your carbohydrate intake may be right for you.

I am excited to share with you our newest partnership with a leader in Diabetes Research, Joslin Diabetes Center, part of Harvard Medical School. Joslin and LEVEL teamed up in an effort to Fight Diabetes through a variety of nutrition awareness programs. To help support them, we have pledged 1% of Sales from LEVEL Life Products will be donated back to Fuel Joslin Diabetes Center.

I encourage you to visit their site, learn more about them, and perhaps visit one of their diabetes centers to help improve your blood sugars!
Keep Moving Forward,

Ethan

DENVER, Colorado. April 1, 2013.

Diabetes affects more than 26 million people in the US alone and is expected to double by the year 2025. With both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes growing at historic rates, two organizations have teamed up to further funding and research in an effort to make life with diabetes easier.

Level Foods, an emerging leader in the diabetes nutrition space and Joslin Diabetes Center, the world’s largest diabetes research and clinical care organization, affiliated with Harvard Medical School; announced today that they will be working together to raise awareness of the importance of proper nutrition for people with diabetes.

People with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are commonly challenged in the management of their disease when it comes to choosing the right foods to eat. Level Foods, now offers an innovative new line of diabetes snack products to help manage both high and low blood sugars. Their first product, a 15g glucose gel was designed to correct low blood sugar faster than all other options sold over the counter. It is used by ambulance services and diabetes doctors across the US. LEVEL Life Glucose Gel is sold in more than 14,000 stores nationwide including Walmart, CVS, Rite-Aid and Target.

Joslin Diabetes Center, was founded in 1898 by famed diabetes specialist Elliott P. Joslin on the belief that the key to managing diabetes is with patient involvement, education and empowerment. Today, Joslin has more than 40 clinical care affiliates across the US serving more than 25,000 diabetes patients with specialty care services. Joslin also has a team of more than 40 faculty investigators and 300 researchers working to enhance the lives of those with diabetes.

“Creating a partnership with Joslin is a tremendous opportunity to support their research and raise awareness of diabetes.” Ethan started Level because he has Type 1 diabetes and was looking for better nutritional solutions to managing his disease. “Being able to work with Joslin will increase our efforts to share the importance that proper nutrition plays on blood sugar control.” says Ethan Lewis, Founder of Level Foods.

The partnership kicks off at the Boston Marathon on April 15th where Joslin will have 12 runners competing in the annual race, some of who also have diabetes. To support their efforts, LEVEL Foods has committed to donate 1% of proceeds to the Joslin Diabetes Center to continue the initiatives in improving the lives of those with diabetes.

About Level Foods, LLC.
The U.S. diabetes, obese and overweight population has historically outpaced population growth. As of 2011 there were over 284 million type 1 and 2 diabetes worldwide with an estimated $218 billion being spent each year on it. Level Foods, LLC is a key player in this growing epidemic and offers a powerful lifetime approach to diabetes and pre-diabetes management. Level Food’s products focus on managing blood sugars and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Backed by research and consumer success stories, these products allow people to achieve more in life.

For more information, visit LevelFoods.com
For Media, contact:
Jennifer@LevelFoods.com
Level Foods, LLC

About Joslin Diabetes Center
Joslin Diabetes Center, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the world’s largest diabetes research and clinical care organization. Joslin is dedicated to ensuring that people with diabetes live long, healthy lives and offers real hope and progress toward diabetes prevention and a cure. Joslin is an independent, nonprofit institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

Our mission is to prevent, treat and cure diabetes. Our vision is a world free of diabetes and its complications. For more information, visit http://www.joslin.org.

For me, I try and keep it simple. With my insulin doses based on what I eat, I stick to four key principles for eating both at home and when I’m out:

Keep the carbs low. This helps control your weight and your diabetes. If you follow this, you will likely have less highs and less lows.

•       Stay away from the sugar (except Level Life when you need it)

•       Eat more protein. This helps make you feel fuller longer.

•       Eat more fiber. This too helps keep you full.

Here are my 4 steps to making healthy food and lifestyle choices with diabetes!

Tip 1: Choose high fiber, slow-release / low carbs.

Carbohydrates have a HUGE IMPACT on your blood sugar levels—more so than fats and proteins—but you don’t have to avoid them. You just need to be smart about what types of carbs you eat.
In general, it’s best to limit highly refined carbohydrates like white bread, pasta, and rice, as well as soda, candy, and snack foods. Focus instead on slow-release carbs like whole wheat’s and multi-grains.

Tip 2: Choose fats wisely

Fats can be either helpful or harmful in your diet. People with diabetes are at higher risk for heart disease, so it’s important to choose the right fats. Some are unhealthy and others have enormous health benefits. However, all fats are high in calories, so you should always watch your portion sizes.

~ Unhealthy fats: The two most damaging fats are saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated fats are found mainly in animal products such as red meat, whole milk dairy products, and eggs. Trans fats, also called partially hydrogenated oils, are created by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid and less likely to spoil—which is very good for food manufacturers, and very bad for you.

~ Healthy fats: The best fats are unsaturated fats, which come from plant and fish sources and are liquid at room temperature. Primary sources include olive oil, canola oil, nuts, and avocados. Also focus on omega-3 fatty acids, which fight inflammation and support brain and heart health. Good sources include salmon, tuna, and flaxseeds.

Tip 3: Eat regularly

Your body is better able to regulate blood sugar levels—and your weight—when you maintain a regular meal schedule.
~ Don’t skip breakfast. Start your day off with a good breakfast. Eating breakfast every day will help you have energy as well as steady blood sugar levels.
~ Eat regular small meals—up to 5 to 6 per day. People tend to eat larger portions when they are overly hungry, so eating regularly will help you keep your portions in check.

~ Keep calorie intake the same. Regulating the amount of calories you eat on a day-to-day basis has an impact on the regularity of your blood sugar levels. Try to eat roughly the same amount of calories every day, rather than overeating one day or at one meal, and then skimping on the next.

Research shows that people who keep a food diary are more likely to lose weight and keep it off.

Tip 4: Be active

When it comes to preventing or controlling diabetes, you can’t afford to overlook exercise. Exercise can help your weight loss efforts, and is especially important in maintaining weight loss. There is also evidence that regular exercise can improve your insulin sensitivity even if you don’t lose weight.

You don’t have to become a gym rat or adopt a grueling fitness regimen. One of the easiest ways is to start walking for 30 minutes five or more times a week. You can also try swimming, biking, or any other moderate-intensity activities—meaning you work up a light sweat and start to breathe harder. Even house and yard work counts.

For me, this started a few weeks ago when I began to notice I was having a hard time testing my blood sugar. Every time I would test, I’d yield half as much blood because my fingers were cold and the blood wasn’t flowing like it should. This made testing more painful and frustrating. Next, many of us are dealing with some type of cold or flu. For me, this usually means my blood sugar’s are sky high and my insulin is much less effective. It seems as though when we’re sick, we’re battling both the illness itself and high blood sugar, doubling our challenges.

However, on the days when you feel well, don’t let the cold weather get you down. For those of you who like to get their exercise outside (walking, running, biking and more), do not let the cold weather stop you. It’s easy to skip your workout routine when it’s cold out, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to stay inside and do some basic exercises in the house. This includes anything from sit-ups and push-ups to stair-walkers (yes, this means walking up and down the stairs for 30 minutes at a time).

The point is, while the winter is here, our diabetes discipline must be at an all-time high to combat the nasty effects of cold weather. Remember, diabetes can be made easier with a little bit of work and exercise.