Beyond Sugar: Unmasking the hidden Culprits Behind High Blood Sugar Many individuals diligently eliminate refined sugar, seeking to gain control of their blood glucose levels. Yet, despite these efforts, readings may remain stubbornly high. This can be incredibly frustrating, but understanding the multifaceted nature of blood sugar regulation is key. Several factors, often overlooked, can … Read more
You’ve read a celebrity interview, heard a neighbour spill their diet secrets, or taken inspiration from a social media post and finally ditched refined sugar. But why, then, is your glucometer reading still skyrocketing? According to Edwina Raj, head of services – clinical nutrition & dietetics, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangaluru, your blood sugar levels can … Read more
When her seven-year-old son returned from school and announced, “I am very stressed, I want pizza for lunch,” Chinchak Satapathy was stunned. “I realised that my son had begun associating food with coping with stress” from watching his parents, she says. “I thought, ‘What are we teaching our child’?” The moment, in October 2023, was … Read more