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Dr Sean Kristoffersen was born in Sydney and grew up in both Australia and Norway. After employment as a soldier in the Australian Army, he completed a Science degree and worked as a scientist within the pharmaceutical industry. After completing his medical degree at the University of Sydney, he worked at Nepean Hospital in Sydney’s West and as a rural doctor. Dr Kristoffersen and his partner Dr. David Lim now operate the Church Street Medical Practice in Sydney's Newtown. They apply the principals of Low Carb, High Fat in the practice and have achieved remarkable success in many of their patients with insulin resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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