How glycaemic index affects blood sugar and discover practical guidance on low-GI foods, meal choices and healthier eating for diabetes management.
A prospective study at three Ugandan referral hospitals found that 70.3% of newborns born to women with diabetes experienced at least one serious complication in their first seven days. A multicentre prospective cohort study from Uganda has found a heavy…
A small 12-week study found that a very low-carbohydrate diet improved a marker of pancreatic beta-cell stress more than a low-fat diet, although larger and longer trials are needed. A small clinical study suggests that a ketogenic diet may ease…
From ketchup and yoghurt to bread and plant-based drinks, dietitians warn that many products can contain substantial added sugar despite not tasting sweet. Many foods that do not taste sweet can still carry a significant sugar load, and dietitians say…
Refined semolina, white rice and instant porridges may cause sharp blood sugar rises, while fibre-rich oats, barley and buckwheat provide slower-release energy. Many breakfast porridges are marketed as wholesome, but nutrition specialists say the choice of grain matters as much…
Wholegrain labels do not guarantee a slower rise in blood sugar: ingredients, processing and portion size can matter as much as bread colour. Bread remains one of the staples of the Hungarian diet, eaten at breakfast, dinner and alongside soups…
Both apples and pumpkin support gut health, but their differing sugar, fibre and glycaemic profiles make preparation and portion size key. Apples and pumpkin can both support digestive health, but they are not nutritionally identical, especially when it comes to…
Research suggests that brief movement soon after eating may improve glucose and insulin responses, offering a practical alternative to waiting for time for a formal workout. A short walk after eating may be one of the most practical health habits…
Oats remain a nutritious breakfast base, but their health benefits depend on how heavily they are processed and what goes into the bowl. Oats have a long-standing reputation as a wholesome breakfast, but nutrition experts say the picture is more…
Honey contains trace nutrients and may affect some health markers more favourably than refined sugar, but both remain added sugars and the difference is limited. Honey and white sugar are often treated as interchangeable sweeteners, but nutrition experts say the…
Pumpkin is rich in fibre and nutrients, but large portions can raise blood glucose. A clinician advises counting it towards carbohydrate intake and adjusting other starches accordingly. Pumpkin may look like an ordinary vegetable, but Taiwanese clinician Liu Po-jen says…
Japanese researchers found that olive oil given to mice before glucose slowed gastric emptying and reduced the immediate rise in blood sugar, strengthening the case for testing meal sequencing in people. Researchers in Japan say the order in which food…
Abbott is promoting Libre Assist, a generative AI feature that analyses meal photos and offers personalised guidance to people using its FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensor. Abbott is using a new food-focused diabetes campaign to promote its Libre Assist…
