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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 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…
Growing number of people are seeing a normal fasting sugar on their home monitor but a higher-than-expected HbA1c on their lab report. The two results can seem confusing and even alarming, yet this mismatch is far more common than most people realise. In many cases, it simply reflects what daily readings fail to show. Blood…
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….
The phrase ‘sugar bowl of the world’ was coined to describe regions that produced exceptionally large quantities of sugar, an essential ingredient in cuisines across the globe. For decades, Cuba held this coveted title, thanks to its massive sugar output and deep historical ties to the crop. But over time, economic and political challenges weakened…
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…
Pumpkin pie and apple pie are iconic desserts that often feature prominently on festive tables, yet their nutritional profiles differ in ways that can influence health, particularly blood sugar regulation and satiety. With growing awareness of diet-related health outcomes, including diabetes and weight management, understanding how these desserts affect the body has become more relevant….
If you can’t manage a 15-20-minute stroll after a meal, then this physiologist, Jose Tejero, says one simple solution involves just one minute of stair climbing. Such a quick move may lower down your blood sugar spike right after eating. Recent research completely backs it. One 2024 study tested stair climbing and descending for short…
A clinical study found that higher intake of leafy green vegetables was associated with a reduced risk of type-2 diabetes. Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, methi (fenugreek leaves), and amaranth are naturally low in carbohydrates and rich in fiber, magnesium, polyphenols, and antioxidants. Studies suggest these nutrients help slow glucose absorption, improve insulin sensitivity,…
Frequent sugar consumption has become a familiar part of daily life, as sweetened drinks, processed snacks and convenience foods shape modern eating habits. Although many people associate sugar primarily with weight gain or energy crashes, researchers are now examining how blood glucose levels influence tissues that are not usually linked to diet, including the scalp….
