'Elevated blood sugar levels can influence ageing': How cutting down on sugar can benefit your health

We all know that sugar is not good for our health, but does our body react to it differently as we age?
'Elevated blood sugar levels can influence ageing': How cutting down on sugar can benefit your health

As we grow older, our bodies undergo subtle and significant change, from a slowing metabolism to fluctuating hormone levels. But how do these shifts affect the way our bodies handle sugar?

As we grow older, our bodies undergo subtle and significant change, from a slowing metabolism to fluctuating hormone levels. But how do these shifts affect the way our bodies handle sugar?

To find out, we spoke to registered dietitian Rosie Carr. She explained how our response to sugar evolves with age and the potential health risks involved. She also shared helpful, practical advice on how to cut down on sugar.

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