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What if the key to reversing diabetes, losing weight, and boosting your energy isn’t medication, but your metabolism? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe breaks down the real science behind insulin resistance and the daily habits that can reprogram your body for better blood sugar control. Discover simple, research-backed strategies to reset your metabolism, improve energy, and transform your health from the inside out.

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