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Aug 2024
53m 25s

Blood sugar hacks to give you more energ...

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Why do some people feel fine eating lots of carbs when others feel energy slumps? Is blood sugar to blame? In this episode, we learn why blood sugar varies so much between people, and the tools to manage these levels.  Tim Spector and Jessie Inchauspé (aka the Glucose Goddess) will discuss the latest science around glucose control, what the cool new device o ... Show More
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