“I think I have a sugar addiction.” In this episode, Dr. Carolyn talks candidly about her difficulty saying no to carbs. She grew up in a “baking family” and has many happy memories attached to homemade cookies and birthday cake. The thing is, too many carbs can lead to elevated blood sugar levels that might develop into diabetes, fatty liver disease, and even Alzheimer’s. Plus, high blood sugars (blood glucose) can make you gain weight, feel tired, and give you brain fog. In this important episode of Dr. Carolyn in Cleveland, we listen to Gretchen Spetz MS RDN LD IFNCP, a functional dietician and nutritionist, tell us how we can put an end to carb cravings. Why Gretchen thinks that protein and fiber are the key The reason to eat carbs at the end of a meal (Reference: Diabetes Care 48: e15, 2025)  How to use a glucose biosensor to track your glucose levels (For info on the Stelo biosensor, visit https://stelo.com. For info on the Lingo biosensor, visit https://www.hellolingo.com)   How Dr. Carolyn found out that eating a bowl of cereal increased her glucose more than a piece of cake Join us to find out how you can have your cake and eat it too! To learn more about free programs from Gretchen Spetz, including How to Kick Your Sugar Cravings, visit: https://www.gretchenspetzrd.com/freebies    

Ver todos los episodios