# 174:  High Insulin_Normal Sugar_A Silent Danger

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Podcast: [Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs Medications](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-prescription-wellness-vs-medications-5890869)
Published: 2026-03-16T06:00:00+00:00
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