Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital because it’s a primary energy source for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It’s also your brain’s main fuel. However, diabetes throws a wrench into how this process works. While both Type 1 and Type 2 […]
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What is the Glycemic Index?
Summary The glycemic index (GI) is a way to measure how quickly foods that contain carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels. Imagine a scale from 0 to 100. Foods with a high GI (like white bread or sugary drinks) break down fast and make blood sugar rise quickly. Foods with a low GI (like whole grains […]
How do you actually treat Diabetes Type 2?
As stated I am not a Dr however after speaking to the great Diabetic Nurse in the clinic at my GP, I was told about Dr Jason Fung. He promotes the use of intermittent fasting to help treat Diabetes and how to treat Type 2 Diabetes with intermittent fasting. One of his videos that explains […]