Our Greatest Wealth Is Health19h ago

Sugar Highs, Sugar Crashes, and Staying Off the Roller Coaster: Keeping Your Blood Sugar Boring

Andrew Siegel MD 5/2/2026 This entry was prompted by a request from Brian, my childhood friend. There are moments in life when boring is actually exciting—and this is one of them. When it comes to blood sugar (and health in general), boring is the goal. Flat. Predictable. Unremarkable. Spikes and crashes are what we’re trying to avoid—not because they aren’t dramatic (they are), but because over time they contribute to Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, and cardiovascular […]

https://healthdoc13.wordpress.com/2026/05/09/sugar-highs-sugar-crashes-and-staying-off-the-roller-coaster-keeping-your-blood-sugar-boring/

Ben Rogers1d ago

Prediabetes can be reversed. The landmark Diabetes Prevention Program found lifestyle intervention cut diabetes risk by 58% — almost twice as effective as medication.

The practical levers:
→ Eliminate sweetened drinks (biggest blood sugar win)
→ Add protein to every meal to slow glucose absorption
→ Swap refined grains for whole-grain alternatives
→ Retest in 3 months

#Prediabetes #BloodSugar #Nutrition

https://getglyc.com/blog/prediabetes-diet-guide-reversal/?utm_source=mastodon

Prediabetes Diet Guide: Can You Actually Reverse It with Food?

Prediabetes affects roughly 1 in 3 adults, and research shows dietary changes can prevent progression to type 2 diabetes. Here is what the evidence says and where to start.

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Ben Rogers3d ago

Most nutrition tools show calories. Glyc shows glycemic load — how a meal actually affects blood sugar.

Paste any recipe URL. Get a full per-ingredient GL breakdown with all the math shown.

Free. No account needed.
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#GlycemicLoad #Diabetes #Prediabetes #Nutrition #BloodSugar

Mojo ♻️Mar 28

After 60+ years, the common diabetes drug metformin has been found to unexpectedly affect the brain.
A new study shows it targets the protein Rap1 in the ventromedial hypothalamus, activating SF1 neurons to help lower blood glucose — and it works at much lower concentrations in the brain than in the body.
Promising findings that could lead to better treatments for glucose control and possibly brain protection.

#Metformin #Diabetes #BrainHealth #MedicalResearch #Prediabetes

https://www.sciencealert.com/after-60-years-diabetes-drug-revealed-to-unexpectedly-affect-the-brain

After 60 Years, Diabetes Drug Revealed to Unexpectedly Affect The Brain

Metformin has been prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood sugar for more than 60 years, but scientists haven't been exactly sure how it works - until now.

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purescience_newsMar 8
Vaping Increases Your Risk of Prediabetes, Study Suggests #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #VapingRisks #Prediabetes
https://purescience.news/article?id=958470
Vaping Increases Your Risk of Prediabetes, Study Suggests

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purescience_newsMar 8
Vaping Increases Your Risk of Prediabetes, Study Suggests #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #VapingRisks #Prediabetes
https://purescience.news/article?id=958470
Vaping Increases Your Risk of Prediabetes, Study Suggests

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Howard Smith MD, AMDec 22
Avoiding Excess Sugar Cuts Heart Attack Risk. Normalizing blood sugar readings and A1C levels cuts your risk of serious heart problems by more than half for pre-diabetics. #prediabetes #sugar #aic #heartattack #death
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSlDPlpjc7r/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Avoiding Excess Sugar Cuts Heart Attack Risk Reducing your blood sugar readings and your A1C level down to a normal range can cut your risk of serious heart problems by more than half if you have already been classified as a pre-diabetic. This is the conclusion of a multi-national collaborative study just published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Researchers found that those who reversed their prediabetic states had a 58% lower risk of dying from heart disease or being hospitalized for heart failure. Rates of heart attack and stroke were also cut by more than 40%. The study also demonstrates that exercise, weight loss, and healthy eating, while helpful, do not statistically improve risks of heart attacks or early death for prediabetics unless their blood sugar levels return to normal More than one billion people worldwide and over one-third of U.S. adults have prediabetes. This study suggests that vigorous efforts to reduce your blood sugar as well as lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and quitting smoking are all part of a successful effort to keep your heart healthy and pumping. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-blood-sugar-halve-heart-international.html https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(25)00295-5/fulltext #prediabetes #sugar #aic #heartattack #death"

A recent study has shown that reducing blood sugar levels can significantly lower your risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases. The study found that those who reversed their prediabetic state had a 58% lower risk of dying from heart disease or being hospitalized for heart failure. Learn how you can apply this knowledge to improve your health and reduce your risk of heart disease.

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Scientific FrontlineDec 15
Bringing #blood glucose back to normal levels - effectively reversing #prediabetes - cuts the risk of death from #heart disease or hospital admission for heart failure by more than 50%.
#Medical #Diabetes #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2025/12/med12152501.html
Lowering blood sugar cuts heart attack risk in people with prediabetes

Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.

MUDASSAR SALEEMOct 30, 2025

Take full control of your blood sugar—not just manage it. This science-backed guide to nutrition for diabetes and prediabetes helps you understand insulin resistance, choose low-GI foods, and master portion control. You’ll also get a 7-day meal plan and local diabetic-friendly recipes to turn every meal into a step toward lasting metabolic health. #ClinicalNutrition #DiabetesManagement #InsulinResistance #Prediabetes

http://learningbreeze.com/health-medicine/nutrition-for-diabetes-prediabetes-7-day-meal-plan-with-recipes/

Nutrition for diabetes & Prediabetes: diet plan, recipes, and science

Discover how science-based nutrition helps manage diabetes and prediabetes. Includes meal plans, local recipes, and easy diet strategies.

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neat_newsSep 25, 2025
A new study finds that a daily mango intake for 24 weeks may have health benefits even for people at risk of diabetes in spite of their high sugar content. It is not yet understood why this is the case. See http://www.neat-news.com/3427.php. #mango #prediabetes
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