A 12-week University of Alabama at Birmingham trial found a ketogenic diet reduced a marker of strain in insulin-producing beta cells more than a low-fat plan, although longer studies are needed. A small trial from the University of Alabama at…
A prospective cohort study at three Ugandan referral hospitals found that 70.3% of newborns born to women with diabetes experienced at least one early adverse outcome, most commonly macrosomia. A prospective cohort study in Uganda has found that babies born…
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…
Diabetes, hypertension and cerebrovascular disease were the country’s leading recorded causes of death in 2024, as non-communicable diseases accounted for 60.7% of fatalities. South Africa’s latest mortality figures show diabetes, hypertension and strokes at the top of the country’s death…
Highly processed grains such as semolina, white rice porridge and instant cereals can digest quickly, while wholegrain oats, barley and buckwheat offer steadier energy. Breakfast porridge is often treated as a safe, wholesome choice, but nutrition experts warn that some…
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…
