#130 - Kara Collier: Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Q&A, Average Blood Sugar Levels, Interpreting Glucose Spikes, Food Combination Experimentation, Cold Therapy, Sauna & Exercise, HBA1C & Diabetes, Glycemic Variability, And More!

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