Inflammation and insulin resistance. You have adjusted your diet. And you are walking after meals. You are taking your medication. And yet the numbers are not moving the way they should. If that is where you are, there is something worth understanding — something most people managing prediabetes have never had properly explained. Not another […]
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Omega-3 and blood sugar. Does it help? Walk into any pharmacy and you will find omega-3 supplements taking up an entire shelf. It is one of the most purchased supplements in the world. But most people buying it have no idea what it actually does — or whether it has anything to do with their […]
You’ve adjusted your diet. You’re walking after meals. Maybe you’re on Metformin. And yet something still feels like it’s missing — like the numbers should be moving faster than they are. For some people, the answer lies in vitamins for insulin resistance — a micronutrient gap that the condition itself creates, and that most doctors […]
Gout and blood sugar. Are they the same problem? You have gout. You have prediabetes or type 2. Your doctor treats them like separate problems. They’re not. Consider this the conversation nobody has given you. Important before you continue: The information in this blog is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice. If you […]
Hypothyroidism and blood glucose. You’re doing the work. You’ve cut the sugar, you’re walking after meals, you’re taking your medication. But the numbers aren’t moving the way they should. Something feels off — and nobody has explained why. There’s a good chance the thyroid is part of the conversation that was never had with you. […]
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 — […]
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 […]