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Three ways to prevent diabetes with Professor Naveed Sattar

ZOE Science & Nutrition

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Understanding Blood Sugar and Diabetes Risks

This chapter investigates the connection between blood sugar levels and the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the roles of diet, weight, and insulin. It dispels myths about sugar intake and highlights the detrimental effects of high sugar levels on the body, particularly through the process of glycation. The discussion also covers the significance of HbA1c as a diagnostic tool for prediabetes and diabetes, reinforcing the potential for lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.

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