A reading of 278 mg/dL is significantly above normal. Find out when to retest, what may be driving the spike and which symptoms require immediate medical help. A single blood sugar reading of 278 mg/dL should not be brushed aside,…
Studies suggest that putting vegetables and protein before bread, rice or pasta may reduce short-term glucose spikes, but researchers say the long-term benefits remain unproven. A growing body of research suggests that the order in which foods are eaten may…
Changes due in 2027 will narrow some eligibility rules, raise Part D cost limits and expand virtual and chronic-care services, making open-enrolment choices more consequential. Medicare beneficiaries should prepare for a set of changes taking effect in 2027 that could…
The Dutch presenter says his blood sugar normalised after changing his lifestyle, but experts warn remission is not a cure and the condition can return. Gordon’s dramatic weight loss has put type 2 diabetes remission back in the spotlight. On…
A Taiwanese family doctor recorded a sharp glucose rise after eating creamy takeaway soup, highlighting how hidden starches can make seemingly light dishes behave like fast-absorbing carbohydrates. A report on Lolleroll described how a Taiwanese family doctor used his own…
Users have been advised not to remove installed sensors while Sinocare works to restore iCan applications and activation tools, with the disruption adding to existing complaints about reliability and support. Sinocare has advised users of its iCan continuous glucose monitoring…
A small human study found that brazzein-sweetened ice cream caused smaller glucose rises, but longer-term trials and cheaper production are still needed. Brazzein, a naturally occurring sweet protein from the berries of Pentadiplandra brazzeana in West Africa, is drawing renewed…
The familiar pairing brings fibre, antioxidants and natural sweetness, but cinnamon is no cure-all and the type used matters. Apples and cinnamon are often treated as a simple comfort food pairing, but the combination can do more than add flavour…
Honey may have a lower glycaemic index than table sugar, but it remains a concentrated source of carbohydrates, with some varieties affecting blood glucose far more than others. Honey is often described as a more natural alternative to refined sugar,…
A gastroenterologist warns that refined white bread is quickly digested and may leave people hungry sooner, while research points to higher-fibre alternatives as a better choice for blood sugar control. White bread is the variety most worth limiting because it…
