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Nov 2023

35m 26s

What’s the link between blood sugar and ...

Garvan Institute of Medical Research

About this episode

Thanks to technology and the convenience of our modern lifestyle, we are far less active today than previous generations. But how have our bodies adjusted to that massive physical slow-down? In this episode, we speak with endocrinologist and clinical scientist Professor Katherine Samaras, who is working every day to improve lives.

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