In episode 26 of Eat Your Greens, Dr. Angela Black and cohost Mae Parrish discuss how to leverage your lab results to take control of your health. With a lighthearted anecdote, they explore how the food you eat affects your fasting blood sugar, lipid profiles, and hemoglobin A1c levels. Using real lab results, they break down how HDL and LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides affect your health. The episode also features a relatable case study of a patient diagnosed with diabetes and covers actionable steps you can take to maintain your metabolic health, reduce your risk for heart attack, diabetes, and dementia. 

For more information on fat and carbohydrate metabolism:

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/blood-cholesterol
Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
Prediabetes
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/milkshake-french-fries-flavor-combination-food-science
Your Brain On… Sugar
Your Brain On… Fats

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