Who Is Casey Means?
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Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels Health, has emerged as a powerful advocate for metabolic health.
Now as Surgeon General, her mission is to shift America’s health system from reactive to preventive care—starting at the cellular level.
What Is Metabolic Health Policy?
Rather than focusing on symptoms and disease management, metabolic health policy emphasizes:
- Blood sugar regulation
- Insulin sensitivity
- Chronic inflammation reduction
- Nutrient-dense food access
These factors impact everything from diabetes to mental health, making them central to a new generation of health reform.
Why It Matters
According to the CDC, only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy.
Dr. Means argues that metabolic dysfunction is at the root of obesity, heart disease, and even cancer—and that it can be reversed with lifestyle-based policy interventions.
Her Policy Approach
- Expanding continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) access
- Integrating nutrition literacy in schools
- Reducing subsidies for ultra-processed food industries
- Incentivizing metabolic screenings in primary care
Final Thoughts
Dr. Casey Means is challenging decades of symptom-based medicine by targeting metabolic health as the foundation for national well-being.
Her tenure as Surgeon General could mark a turning point in how we define—and design—public health in America.
