# It's Not You, It's Your Blood Sugar: The Connection Between Blood Sugar, Mood Swings, Anxiety, and PMS.

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Podcast: [About Health and Hormones](https://stenobird.com/podcast/about-health-and-hormones-6620336)
Published: 2026-06-23T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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