GLUCOSE CONTROL

Glucose management, made simple

Managing blood sugar isn’t just about diabetes prevention – it plays a critical role in overall health and longevity.

Simple, at-home strategies for keeping your glucose levels in check.

Why managing glucose is essential

Optimizing glucose levels enhances longevity by improving metabolic health, reducing inflammation, and lowering the risk of age-related diseases.

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Weight management

Stabilizing blood sugar levels can support weight management and even promote fat loss over time.

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Diabetes risk

1 in 3 Americans are prediabetic, optimizing glucose levels is key to lowering your risk of developing diabetes.

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Support longevity

Studies show that maintaining optimal glucose levels helps reduce the risk of age-related diseases.

How to optimize your glucose levels

Reduce overall blood sugar levels

  • Eat balanced, nutrient-dense meals with smart carbohydrate choices
  • Incorporate regular physical activity into your routine
  • Manage stress through relaxation techniques
  • Use blēo and The Longevity AI to track your baseline 
  • Consider Metformin for glucose control and lowering blood sugar​

Make water your beverage of choice

Plan consistent, healthy meals

Avoid sugary and high-carb foods and drinks

Get sufficient rest every night

Consider Acarbose, a starchy carb blocker, to decrease spikes

Prevent glucose spikes

  • Plan regular, consistent meals
  • Prioritize restful sleep each night
  • Drink plenty of water to support metabolism
  • Limit sugary foods and beverages
  • Metformin may help prevent post-meal glucose spikes

Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to understand your current levels

Switch to balanced, low-carb meals

Establish an exercise routine

Minimize stress levels

Consider Metformin to lower blood sugar levels

Monitor your glucose levels

  • Use a CGM to track real-time blood sugar fluctuations
  • See how your diet, exercise, and habits impact your glucose
  • Measure progress and the effectiveness of treatments like Metformin
  • Periodically assess your glucose to ensure you’re on track toward your health goals.

Use a CGM periodically over any 14-day period

Understand how your habits affect your blood sugar

Measure efficacy of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes

Monitor your body’s response to treatments

Analyze, adjust, and repeat

Our glucose management treatments

Studies indicate that metformin can extend lifespan by improving metabolic efficiency and delaying the onset of metabolic diseases. Metformin activates the AMPK pathway, which is pivotal in regulating metabolism and cellular energy homeostasis.

Talk to your healthcare provider to see if a glucose management plan is right for you. Prescription products require an online consultation with a physician who will determine if a prescription is appropriate. See product page for important safety information. Benefits outlined on longevity.direct are based on 3rd party studies.

Note: The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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How does Rapaymcin work?

Rapamycin slows aging by targeting the mTOR pathway, shifting the body’s focus from growth to repair. It promotes cellular recycling, reduces overgrowth linked to disease, and enhances resilience to stress.

Imagine your body as a city, bustling with activity.

Cells are the workers, and mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) is the city planner, deciding where to focus resources – building new structures, cleaning up waste, or repairing old ones.

As we age, mTOR often prioritizes building (cell growth) over maintenance (cellular repair), leading to “clutter” in our bodies that contributes to aging and disease.

This is where Rapamycin comes in.

It acts like a wise advisor to mTOR, convincing it to slow down unnecessary growth projects and focus on clean up and repair instead.

Specifically, Rapamycin:

Activates cellular recycling (autophagy):

Think of autophagy as the city’s waste management system. Damaged parts of cells are broken down and reused, keeping the system efficient and healthy.

Reduces harmful overgrowth:

Overactive mTOR has been linked to diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s. By dialing back excessive growth signals, Rapamycin helps prevent these issues.

Supports stress resilience:

When cells are less focused on growing, they’re better equipped to handle stress, repair damage, and maintain long-term health.