The Obesity Code Podcast Sugar, Sugar, Everywhere
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Nov 8, 2017 This week's show focuses on Annette Demers' experience with hidden sources of sugar. The podcast explores reactive hypoglycemia, blood sugar regulation, the effects of artificial sweeteners on weight loss, differences in weight loss patterns between men and women, the historical context of intermittent fasting, and the importance of maintaining salt intake during fasting.
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Annette's Weight Struggle
- Annette Demers, an IDM patient, struggled with her weight for most of her life, trying various diets without success.
- She felt unwell after eating carbs, even those recommended by popular diets, but hadn't connected this to her blood sugar.
The Carb Paradox
- Dr. Peter Bruckner points out the paradox of recommending high-carb diets for diabetes, a carbohydrate intolerance.
- He questions the logic of this approach, highlighting the contradiction.
Hypoglycemia Diagnosis
- In the mid-90s, Annette experienced shakes and illness after consuming sugary drinks at lunch.
- A doctor diagnosed this as hypoglycemia and advised her to avoid sugar and carbs.