After nearly three years of denial following his Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Mark Savary turned personal struggle into a powerful campaign advocating for better access, reduced stigma, and improved treatment options for South Africans living with diabetes. Mark Savary spent…
Gastroenterologist Facundo Pereyra highlights how refined flour and sugar-heavy breakfasts, popular in Argentina, can lead to blood sugar spikes and subsequent energy dips, urging a shift towards protein and healthy fats for sustained energy. A popular breakfast can look harmless…
Experts warn that popular breakfast choices often rely on refined flour and sugar, leading to energy crashes and hunger. A shift towards protein-rich, fibre-based options may foster better satiety and blood sugar stability. Breakfast is often sold as the day’s…
Research into ginseng’s ability to lower blood glucose levels shows promise, but health authorities urge caution due to incomplete evidence and potential drug interactions. Ginseng has been drawing attention as a natural supplement that may help people manage blood sugar,…
A recent study indicates that medically tailored grocery deliveries can significantly improve blood sugar levels among food-insecure adults with type 2 diabetes, highlighting the potential of ‘food is medicine’ approaches in chronic disease management. A study published in Circulation suggests…
Recent reviews highlight ginseng’s modest role in blood sugar control and overall health support, but experts emphasise it should complement, not replace, standard diabetes treatments and lifestyle measures. Ginseng has long been promoted as a traditional remedy, but recent summaries…
A new clinical trial demonstrates that providing customised grocery deliveries to adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes can lead to meaningful reductions in blood sugar levels and improved food security, signalling a potential shift in health management strategies for…
A recent clinical trial suggests that providing healthy groceries through tailored meal delivery programmes can significantly aid people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, especially those struggling to afford nutritious food, by lowering their HbA1c levels and improving access to…
New research reveals that cooling cooked pasta overnight increases its resistant starch content by around 60%, subtly altering its digestion and potential health effects, without turning it into a miracle health food. Leftover pasta may be more than a reheated…
Recent studies suggest that incorporating almonds into a diabetes-friendly diet may help improve blood sugar control, highlighting their potential as a beneficial snack for people with type 2 diabetes. For people living with diabetes, snacks that are filling without causing…
