Revolutionary New Drug Offers Hope for Diabetes Care: HPH-15 Diabetes continues to be a global health challenge with more and people being diagnosed, but a recent breakthrough from researchers at Kumamoto University may be about to change that. Their new compound, HPH-15, offers hope for people with diabetes by targeting blood sugar control and obesity-related […]
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Excellent overview of Diabetes and Symptoms
I know I have a lot of content that lists out diabetes symptoms and tips for managing your blood sugar levels. I came across a YouTube video by Dr. Siobhan Deshauer, it was a refreshing take on Diabetes. I thought I would share this with you, for those that have been newly diagnosed. What is […]
Low Carb, High Fats is good right?
As part of my plan to get control of my diabetes as you know I adopted a low carb diet, replacing carbs with more meat and fats. On the surface this has helped me shed over 65 kilograms and feel healthier than I have before. However after my recent Diabetic check up I was told […]
Revolutionary Treatments: Could New Therapies Make Insulin Injections a Thing of the Past for Type 2 Diabetics?
Managing type 2 diabetes can often feel like a never-ending battle. From counting carbs to daily insulin injections, the constant focus on blood sugar control can take a toll on both physical and mental health. But what if there were a way to reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin altogether? A groundbreaking new […]
How I Use Mindfulness to Manage Stress and Blood Sugar
Managing Type 2 Diabetes can often feel like juggling too many balls at once—diet, exercise, blood sugar readings, and life’s general chaos. I learned the hard way that stress can be one of the biggest saboteurs of blood sugar control. What’s worse, stress is everywhere. Whether it’s a tough day at work, worrying about family, […]
Incretins: What are those?
Dr Fung has dropped another video that I found quite interesting, this was off the back of the craze of using Diabetic medications like Ozempic to lose weight. As per my prior blog post I am not keen on taking meds to lose weight as its a temporary step. If this helps you start your […]
Keto Festival London 2024
Overview The festival was well worth the visit today. I may have spent a tad too much and whilst the wallet is suffering I have no doubt the belly will be happy. We arrived early at 10:15 and they were still setting up so went for a nice brew in the cafe next door. This […]
Dr Fung Top 5 Things to Know for Remission in Diabetes Type 2
Dr Fung created another great video which can be seen below, this one is shorter than the usual long form content and I advise you watch this below however I have summarised the main points if you would prefer to read below; Summary Dr Fung discusses the reversibility of type 2 diabetes, a perspective supported […]
Comorbidities: What can happen if you don’t manage your diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes can lead to a variety of comorbidities, which are additional health problems that occur more frequently in people with this condition due to its long-term effects on the body, especially if blood sugar levels are not well-managed. Whilst I am not a fan of scare tactics, the reason I took my diagnosis […]
Navigating the emotional Highs and Lows
Living with Type 2 Diabetes isn’t just a physical journey; it’s an emotional one filled with ups and downs. Many don’t realise the mental toll it can take, from the moment of diagnosis through the daily management and long-term considerations. This post explores these challenges and offers strategies for coping. The main thing to take […]