GOING SOUR ON THE SWEETS

We all know that sugar is bad for us, but does our body react to it differently as we age? By CAMILLA FOSTER

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AS WE grow older, our bodies undergo both subtle and significant changes - from a slowing metabolism to fluctuating hormone levels. But how do these shifts affect the way our bodies handle sugar?

Here Rosie Carr, a registered dietitian and head of health coaching at healthy eating platform Second Nature.io, explains how our response to sugar evolves with age, the potential health risks involved, and also shares some helpful, practical advice on how to cut down on sugar.

How does ageing affect blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity?