Glucose is in a vast array of the food we eat. From fruit to sweet corn, these types of foods can be a healthy part of our diets – in moderation. So what happens when we ingest too much glucose? Dr. Richard Jacoby, one of the country's leading peripheral nerve surgeons, joins us to explain… Dr. Jacoby is the author of Sugar Crush: How to Reduce Inflammation, Reverse Nerve Damage, and Reclaim Good Health, a book that outlines the link between sugar, inflammation, and a host of preventable chronic diseases. Drawing from his extensive background in medicine, he is on a mission to help people take control of their own health.  What makes Dr. Jacoby’s perspective on health and wellness so unique? Click play to find out!  Offer: We all know we should be eating less sugar. But we’re constantly bombarded with drinks and snacks loaded with refined sugar might not be as harmless as we thought. Enter Oobli, who JUST launched the world’s first beverages to satisfy your sweet tooth with protein! Oobli gives brand new sweet iced teas with sugar-like sweetness without the impact to your health. Get 20% off your Oobli order with promo code GENIUS at oobli.com and try all three delicious, craft-brewed sweet iced teas: lemon, peach, and mango yuzu. In this episode, we cover: The importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy diet.  Why there’s been an increase in diabetes and diabetic neuropathy. How the autonomic nervous system interacts with sugar.  The link between glucose intake and inflammation. The role big pharma plays in scientific research and public health.   Want to learn more about Dr. Jacoby and his work? You can visit his website here!  Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C