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Potatoes are rich in starch. During digestion, starch breaks down into glucose, which enters the bloodstream. This process is measured using the glycaemic index, or GI. Foods with a high GI raise blood sugar quickly, while low-GI foods raise it more slowly, as per Medlineplus. Potatoes naturally sit in the medium-to-high GI range, but cooking…
Ever lie awake at night with hunger creeping in and wonder whether it’s safe to eat something, especially if you’re managing diabetes? Late-night snacking can be tricky. Many common options are high in refined carbs or sodium, which can spike blood sugar or disrupt metabolic control just as your body is trying to rest.Dietitians say…
Winter is often the time for cozy routines, from warm blankets to hot drinks, but cold floors are just one of the everyday details that tend to escape our attention. Whether it’s tiled kitchens, marble living rooms, or bare bedrooms, continuous walking or sitting on cold surfaces can have subtle effects on your body. Initially,…
Ever notice how your blood sugar looks perfect at bedtime, but come morning, it’s spiked like you sneaked a midnight donut? That frustrating pattern hits so many people managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Exercise physiologist Jose Tejero calls it out plainly: it’s the dawn phenomenon, your body’s natural wake-up call gone overboard between 3-and-8…
A young woman in eastern China was left critically ill after taking a so-called weight-loss injection marketed as a fast and effortless way to shed kilos. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the 28-year-old woman, surnamed Chen, from Suzhou in Jiangsu province, said she learned about the injections through a friend’s…
Have you ever considered that your routine mouthwash could be affecting your heart health? Recent studies reveal that consistent use of antiseptic mouthwash may interfere with natural blood pressure control by lowering nitric oxide levels. This finding shows a notable correlation with increased hypertension risk for habitual users, prompting a reassessment of our dental hygiene…
Diabetes is an escalating global health concern, impacting millions across all ages. While medications are commonly prescribed to manage blood sugar, lifestyle habits can be equally, if not more, effective. Senior diabetologist Dr Brijmohan Arora from CMC Vellore emphasises walking as a simple, practical daily activity that can lower blood sugar in just 15 minutes….
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily recalled over 11,100 bottles of its Ziac (bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide) tablets due to potential cross-contamination with ezetimibe, a cholesterol-lowering drug. The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, meaning it’s not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Patients with recalled medication should contact their pharmacist and prescriber. Thousands of…
If you regularly monitor your blood sugar, you are likely familiar with the repeated discomfort and inconvenience of finger-prick tests. These traditional methods, although widely used, can cause minor pain, skin irritation, or bruising, and their frequency can reduce adherence. Advances in optical sensing technologies are now offering alternatives that allow you to monitor glucose…
Nearly half of Americans have hypertension, with many unaware of their condition. How about eating good foods to lower high blood pressure. A University of Surrey study found that flavan-3-ols, present in tea, cocoa, apples, and grapes, can significantly lower blood pressure. Incorporating these foods into a balanced diet may improve blood vessel function and…
