Tag: Diabetes

  • Somogyi Effect: Navigating Blood Sugar Swings in Diabetes

    Somogyi Effect: Navigating Blood Sugar Swings in Diabetes

    Navigating the complexities of managing diabetes introduces us to various phenomena that directly impact blood glucose levels. Among these, the Somogyi effect is a critical concept for those striving to maintain balanced glucose levels. This phenomenon, named after the scientist Michael Somogyi who first described it, is a counter-regulatory response to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar […]

  • Dawn Phenomenon: Identifying and Managing Symptoms

    Dawn Phenomenon: Identifying and Managing Symptoms

    When managing diabetes, it is ideal to maintain morning blood glucose levels between 70 and 99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). However, people with diabetes often find that their early-morning blood sugar is high. These early-morning blood sugar spikes occur due to a relatively common event called the dawn phenomenon, affecting approximately 50% of people living […]

  • Insulin Sensitivity: Understanding Blood Sugar Better

    Insulin Sensitivity: Understanding Blood Sugar Better

    Insulin sensitivity might sound like a complicated term, but it’s a crucial part of understanding your health. Insulin sensitivity is especially crucial when it comes to managing weight and preventing type 2 diabetes.  Insulin is a hormone that helps manage the sugar levels in your blood. When your body responds well to insulin, you generally […]

  • Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes? Here’s Your Answer

    Does Eating Sugar Cause Diabetes? Here’s Your Answer

    Sugar has been a staple in human diets for centuries. Starting from the days when our ancestors found sweetness in fruit to today’s vast array of sugary foods and drinks. The way we consume sugar has drastically changed. Our ancestors found their sweetness in fruits, which is a natural source. However, today, our sugar consumption […]

  • Moringa – Health Benefits, and Side Effects

    Moringa – Health Benefits, and Side Effects

    The world is slowly waking up to a new superfood, one that’s native to India and that we have consumed for centuries. Moringa oleifera – better known as the drumstick tree and also known as the horseradish/ben tree – has been used in Ayurveda for years now. Moringa health benefits include treating and preventing diseases […]