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Welcome to the latest episode (July 2026) of DOC Updates, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. This month on DOC Updates: Aroda V, Buzzetti R, Dalskov S et al. “Efficacy and safety of once-weekly cagrilintide–semaglutide (CagriSema) in adults with type […]
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The science behind sugar addiction and its impact on your health
Sugar triggers dopamine release, creating reward cycles similar to addictive drugs. This leads to cravings and dependence over time.
Excess sugar is stored as fat. Cutting sugar can lead to significant weight loss without extreme calorie restriction.
Sugar causes chronic inflammation throughout the body, contributing to joint pain, skin issues, and digestive problems.
Sugar spikes and crashes drain your energy. Stable blood sugar leads to consistent, all-day energy without the afternoon slump.
Calculate your daily sugar intake and see how it compares to recommended limits