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. […]
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 […]