How glycaemic index affects blood sugar and discover practical guidance on low-GI foods, meal choices and healthier eating for diabetes management.
Insulet teams up with Calm to launch The Mind in Range Collection, offering mindfulness and sleep support to help people living with diabetes manage emotional wellbeing alongside glucose control, signalling a shift towards holistic disease management. Insulet has teamed up…
Nutrition experts highlight that the ripeness of bananas significantly affects their impact on blood sugar levels, with greener fruits posing a lower risk of causing glucose spikes, especially when paired with proteins or healthy fats. How a banana affects blood…
Recent insights reveal that potatoes and corn can be part of a blood sugar-friendly diet when prepared thoughtfully. The key lies in cooking methods, choosing whole varieties, and portion control, challenging traditional restrictions on these common foods. When people are…
Nutrition experts caution that pairing watermelon with bread can cause digestive discomfort and spike blood sugar levels, especially in sensitive individuals, highlighting the importance of mindful consumption during summer. Watermelon is one of summer’s staple fruits, valued for its hydration…
Nutrition specialists clarify misconceptions about mangoes’ sugar and salt content, emphasising their health benefits and the importance of moderation for a nutritious diet. Mangoes may be one of summer’s most beloved fruits, but their reputation as a dietary indulgence is…
Dr Daria Rusakova highlights potential health risks of combining watermelon with bread, especially for individuals with impaired glucose tolerance and related conditions, emphasising moderation and balanced eating for better blood-sugar control. Nutritionist Dr Daria Rusakova has warned that pairing red…
A Taiwanese doctor highlights that the benefits of chilling cooked starchy foods to lower blood sugar depend on the type of starch involved, with high-amylose foods showing greater resistance after cooling than those rich in amylopectin. Freezing and reheating rice…
A Colombian endocrinologist emphasises the importance of choosing the right carbohydrate sources, such as quinoa, chickpeas, beans, and lentils, to support liver health and metabolic regulation, advocating for a balanced, portion-conscious diet across the week. Carbohydrates do not all behave…
As consumers seek healthier options, stevia emerges as a popular, calorie-free sweetener; however, taste, purity, and moderation remain key factors for its safe and effective use. Sweet taste is deeply woven into everyday eating, from coffee and tea to cakes…
Health professionals caution that consuming sugary foods and high-GI fruits before bed can increase risks of unstable blood sugar, weight gain, and sleep disturbances, urging a nuanced approach to late-night snacking. Health experts have warned that eating sweets and certain…
Nutrition experts increasingly recommend plain air-popped popcorn over trail mixes for steady blood glucose levels, highlighting its high fibre and low glycaemic index as key advantages for daily snacking and diabetes management. Snacking between meals can become a balancing act…
A 2026 study suggests that eating an avocado daily may improve blood sugar control in overweight adults, but experts emphasise it should complement a broader healthy lifestyle rather than serve as a quick fix. An avocado a day may do…
