# How Your Body Actually Controls Blood Sugar (Not What You Think)

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Podcast: [Fuel Different](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fuel-different-7819549)
Published: 2026-09-12T04:42:00+00:00
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Think your pancreas controls your blood sugar? Think again. Sarah Williams breaks down the shocking truth about how your body actually manages glucose - and why most people are focusing on the wrong organ entirely. On Fuel Different, we uncover how your liver handles 80% of blood sugar control during fasting, explore why you need a massive 4,700 mg of potassium daily (that's 7 cups of vegetables), and reveal how Type 2 diabetes actually starts in your liver, not your pancreas. You'll discover why your blood sugar must stay in an incredibly tight range of just 80-120 mg/dL, learn simple dietary fixes most doctors don't mention, and understand the real science behind insulin resistance. This isn't your typical nutrition advice - it's what actually happens inside your body. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Introduction with Sarah Williams [01:30] Your liver vs pancreas - who's really in charge [04:00] The potassium crisis nobody talks about [07:00] Why Type 2 diabetes starts in your liver [10:00] Blood sugar's tiny safe zone explained [12:00] Simple fixes that actually work 🔍 Topics: wellness, nutrition, diabetes, medicine, diet, doctors ⭐ Ready to fuel different? Follow Fuel Different for daily episodes that cut through health myths with real science. Drop us a 5-star review if this episode opened your eyes - it helps other health seekers find us. See you tomorrow for another mind-bending health truth! ------- Keywords: diet myths, preventive health, lyme disease, testosterone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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