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A Perfect Storm: Diabetes and the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Audio updated on April 1, 2026, for Apple device compatibility. New research reveals that uncontrolled diabetes creates a breeding ground for superbugs. Learn how high blood sugar fuels antibiotic resistance and why managing diabetes is key to prevention. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 I. Introduction: A…

Sugar Rationing In The First 1000 Days Of Life Protected Against Chronic Disease

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

A landmark study published in Science has revealed compelling evidence that sugar exposure during the first 1,000 days of life—from conception through early childhood—significantly impacts lifelong metabolic health. The research cleverly utilizes a natural experiment created by the end of sugar rationing in the United Kingdom in September 1953. The Natural Experiment Historical Context During…