Are you thinking of using Ozempic for your prediabetes diagnosis? Your result came back higher than normal. Not diabetic — but not where it should be. The doctor said the word “prediabetes,” handed you some information, and told you to come back in three months. On the drive home, you picked up your phone. And […]
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Does lack of sleep affect blood sugar levels? Before I answer, I want to tell you about someone I spoke to recently. She is insulin resistant. Has been told she has “stage 1 diabetes” — which is most likely prediabetes, just described in different language by a different doctor. She is doing her best — […]
If you’ve been hearing about fasting everywhere lately, you’re not alone. Your gym buddy swears by 16:8. Your colleague skips breakfast and says he’s never felt better. And somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re wondering: does fasting lower blood sugar levels, and more importantly, is it actually safe for someone like me? The […]
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Does Sugar Cause Inflammation?
Does sugar cause inflammation? Not directly. But the connection between sugar and inflammation is real—just not in the way most people think. Here’s what’s actually happening in your body, why the confusion exists, and what this means if you’re trying to reverse prediabetes. Does Sugar Cause Inflammation? The Short Answer Sugar doesn’t directly cause inflammation. […]
How do you build good habits that actually stick when you have prediabetes? You know what you should do. Eat better. Move more. Sleep earlier. Manage stress. However, the information isn’t the problem. You’ve read the articles. Watched the videos. Set the goals. But two weeks later, you’re back to old patterns. Is it weakness? […]
You’re trying to reverse insulin resistance. Your doctor said exercise for insulin resistance helps. Maybe even mentioned “just 30 minutes a day.” But which exercise? Cardio? Weights? Walking? High-intensity intervals? Morning or evening? Before meals or after? And if you’re working 9-hour retail shifts, standing all day, does that count? Or do you need something […]
How do you lose weight if you are insulin resistant? Your doctor says “eat less, move more.” You count calories. Join a gym. Try low-fat meal plans. The scale drops for a few weeks. Then stops. Or worse—the weight comes back, plus extra. Here’s what standard advice misses: when insulin resistance is driving your weight […]
You’re eating healthy and exercising. You’re doing everything “right”—but the scale won’t budge. Maybe it’s even climbing despite your best efforts. Then your doctor mentions insulin resistance during a routine visit. Suddenly you’re wondering: does insulin resistance cause weight gain? Is this why I can’t lose weight? The short answer is yes. Insulin resistance makes […]
You’ve heard the word “insulin” thrown around at doctor’s appointments, seen it mentioned on health websites, maybe even had a family member diagnosed with diabetes. But do you actually know what insulin does to your body? Most people don’t. And that gap in understanding is exactly why prediabetes sneaks up on so many South Africans […]
You’re searching for an insulin resistance test at home. I get it. You want answers without booking appointments, without explaining symptoms to another doctor, without more medical bills. Here’s what nobody tells you: Your body’s already giving you the answer. I’m a pharmacist. I studied insulin resistance in university. Passed the exams. Could recite the […]