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Open blank notebook, pencil and succulent: type 1 diabetes explained, a gentle guide
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Type 1 diabetes explained: a gentle guide and resources

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body makes little or no...
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Small tower of white sugar cubes on cream: the science of glucose spikes
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The science of glucose spikes, and why it matters early

A glucose spike is a sharp rise in blood sugar after eating. Healthy people spend...
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A potted tulsi plant on blue: World Diabetes Day 2026 and acting early on prediabetes
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World Diabetes Day 2026: act early on prediabetes

World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2026 has the theme "Early action on diabetes". In...
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Mashed banana in a steel katori on aqua: no added sugar for babies
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No added sugar for babies: what FSSAI's draft misses

India's dietary guidelines say no added sugar for children under 2. FSSAI's October 2026 draft...
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Glass bowl of rajma and whole grains: high fibre diet vs metformin study
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High-fibre diet vs metformin: what the 2026 trial found

A small 2026 trial in China found that newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients on...
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A plain biscuit and unlabelled packet on cream: decoding the FSSAI front-of-pack warning label
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FSSAI's red warning label: what High Sugar will mean

FSSAI has proposed a red hexagonal warning on the front of packaged foods high in...
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Glucose sensor beside a green apple: CGM time in range explained
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Time in range explained: CGM targets and what's normal

Time in range is the share of the day your glucose stays in a target...
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Cup of chai beside a jar of sweetener: which sweeteners are linked to brain ageing
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Sweeteners linked to brain ageing: what the study found

A Brazilian study of 12,772 adults linked six common sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, erythritol, sorbitol...
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Clay bowl of whole green moong beans: the science behind low GI foods and long-term health
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The Science Behind Low GI: How It Supports a Longer, Healthier Life

Low GI foods release glucose slowly, so the body needs a smaller insulin surge. In...
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