Jessie Inchauspé, also known as Glucose Goddess,[1] is a French influencer and New York Times bestselling author.[2] Her books contain claims promoting techniques designed to manage blood sugar levels.[3][4]
Jessie Inchauspé | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1992 (age 31–32) Biarritz, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Education | King's College London Georgetown University |
| Website | glucosegoddess |
Early life
editInchauspé was born in 1992.[4] She holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from King's College London, and a master's degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University.[5]
An accident in which she broke her back at age 19 led her to being interested in health.[4]
Career
editShe worked at the genetics start-up 23andMe as product lead.[6] In 2019, she started the @glucosegoddess Instagram account on which she shared graphs made from her own continuous glucose monitor data to illustrate nutritional science.[6]
In April 2022, Inchauspé released her debut book, "Glucose Revolution: the life-changing power of balancing your blood sugar."[7] Over 1 million copies have been sold worldwide.[1][8] It is a number 1 bestseller in France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, and Germany.[8] In the US, is a Wall Street Journal bestseller.[7][4] It is translated into 40+ languages.[9] In it, Inchauspé shares the supposed importance of glucose regulation for all aspects of our health.[10]
In May 2023, Inchauspé's released her second book, "The Glucose Goddess Method". It was featured on The New York Times Best Seller List.[2]
Criticism
editHer views are criticized by Professor François Jornayvaz, department head at Geneva University Hospitals: "She hides behind a pseudoscientific appearance to advocate a method which, in my opinion, doesn't work and is based on very little evidence. The scientific studies she cites are highly anecdotal, or seemingly not applicable to what she proposes."[3]
Personal life
editInchauspé lives in New York City.[4]
Works by Jessie Inchauspé
editBooks
edit- Glucose Revolution: The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar. New York: Simon & Schuster (2022). ISBN 1982179414
- ”Glucose Goddess Method: The Four Week Guide To Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, And Feeling Amazing.” New York: Simon & Schuster (2023). ISBN 1668024527
References
edit- ^ a b "Why Is Everyone Talking About Blood Sugar Spikes? Ask The Glucose Goddess". Bustle. 2023-04-28. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ a b "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - May 21, 2023 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ a b "Régime: «Gérer son glucose? Une perte de temps» - Le Temps" (in French). 2023-05-02. ISSN 1423-3967. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ a b c d e Chonchúir, Sharon Ní (2022-07-01). "The biochemist spreading the gospel of balanced blood sugar". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ Moss, Brigid (2022-03-26). "How to eat cake and lose weight – yes, really". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b "Jessie Inchauspé : sa méthode révolutionnaire contre l'abus de sucre". parismatch.com (in French). 8 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
- ^ a b Inchauspe, Jessie (2022-04-05). Glucose Revolution. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-9821-7941-0.
- ^ a b Hertel, Olivier (2022-08-11). "" Glucose Revolution » : la vérité scientifique derrière le « best-seller "". Le Point (in French). Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ "Glucose Revolution". Susanna Lea Associates. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- ^ Moss, Brigid (2022-03-30). "How to eat cake and lose weight". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
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