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 — […]
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Does drinking alcohol raise your blood sugar? It’s Saturday night. Springboks won. You’re at the braai with your mates, Castle Lager in hand. You’ve been good all week—walked after meals, skipped the late-night garage pie, even turned down the Woolworths croissants at the petrol station. Surely this one weekend reward won’t derail your prediabetes progress? […]
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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. […]
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 […]