Learn how carbohydrate counting works, how to estimate carbs in everyday foods and how better meal planning can support blood sugar management.
A Signal Loss warning may indicate a phone connection or software problem rather than a failed sensor, Abbott says, with users advised to check settings and use a backup glucose meter. Abbott says users of the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus…
A Japanese clinic case suggests that strenuous exercise before breakfast may worsen morning blood sugar for some people, while short walks after meals helped one patient bring his HbA1c down from above 8% to 6.6%. A man in his 50s…
Fibre-rich pumpkin can fit into a blood-sugar-conscious diet, but portion size, cooking methods and added ingredients can significantly change its impact on glucose levels. Pumpkin can be a useful addition to a blood-sugar-conscious diet, but nutrition experts say its effects…
Mango can be part of a diabetes-friendly diet, but portion size, preparation and total carbohydrate intake remain crucial. Mango is not automatically off-limits for people with diabetes. According to Mayo Clinic, the key factor is the total amount of carbohydrate…
People with type 2 diabetes can have higher-than-average bone density while facing a significantly greater risk of hip fractures, highlighting the limits of relying on scans alone. A normal bone-density scan does not necessarily mean a person is protected from…
A preliminary study found a higher type 2 diabetes risk among people consuming the most Neu5Gc, but the link was no longer statistically significant after researchers accounted for total red-meat intake. A preliminary French study presented at the European Association…
Pairing carbohydrates with protein and fibre, changing the order of foods and avoiding sugary drinks may help reduce sharp post-meal blood sugar rises. What you eat matters, but so does the order in which you eat it. A post-meal rise…
The company says its investigational oral therapy could address persistent low-blood-sugar risks as the CATT1 trial moves towards top-line results expected in mid-2027. vTv Therapeutics used a virtual event on 20 October to argue that low blood sugar remains one…
Health workers in Dakar say clearer conversations about medicines, side effects and lifestyle can improve diabetes control and prevent dangerous treatment changes. Health workers in Senegal are urging patients with diabetes to speak more openly with clinicians about their treatment,…
A reflective newsletter spans retro internet archaeology, Apple’s subscription push, home-network upgrades and the practical habits behind lasting health improvements. In his February 9, 2026, newsletter, Chuq Von Rospach describes a month that feels both seasonal and personal: the days…
Whole Hearty Kitchen’s free seven-day plan uses seasonal vegetables, planned leftovers and make-ahead lunches to simplify the return to busier routines. Whole Hearty Kitchen has published a free seven-day September meal plan designed to make the return to busier routines…
A review of 57 randomised trials suggests dairy has no single effect on glucose control, with product type, processing and timing shaping the outcome. Researchers are increasingly finding that dairy may not affect blood sugar in a single, straightforward way.…
