Brown rice is healthier than white rice because it has more fiber and protein, which slows down digestion and helps manage blood sugar levels better. White rice, on the other hand, has a higher glycemic index, leading to sharper blood sugar spikes and a higher risk of diabetes. To balance blood sugar levels, it's important to eat smaller portions of rice and pair brown rice with foods that contain protein, fiber, or healthy fats.

https://www.health.com/what-happens-to-your-blood-sugar-when-you-eat-brown-rice-11955605 #brownrice #BloodSugar

Eating fruit is great for your health because it provides lots of vitamins, minerals, fiber, water, and other good stuff your body needs. To avoid blood sugar highs, it's helpful to eat fruit with other foods that keep blood sugar steady. Just be mindful of how much and what you eat to manage your blood sugar levels better.

https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/a71163065/top-fruit-for-better-blood-sugar/
#bloodsugar #fruits

Hello, #Fedi! I posted earlier about not finding very good/detailed info re #diabetes earlier … completely failing to remember that there are likely lots of folks here who could point me to good resources. (Thank you @canadianglen for the suggestion!)

I was #dx'd maybe 4 yrs ago but have had problems since I was first put on #corticosteroids as a kid for #Lupus. The most recent time I had to use those I now also had a #CGM and insulin, so when those very old yet familiar sensations of extreme #BloodSugar highs came back, it was a bitter recognition.

Anyhow … I'm in Canada and my CGM measures in mmol/L (so numbers for me may range from 3.2 to 21 mmol/L).

I have both #Tresiba (basal) and #Truapi (fast) injectable pens but more often than not have hours or days of uncontrolled highs for no reason I can ascertain.

Any good resources folks have to share?

Grateful for leads/suggestions. 🙂

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Did you know yams (true Dioscorea yams) have been a staple for millions across Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond for centuries?
Now scientists are taking notice: a small human trial found diosgenin-rich yam extract may support cognitive performance and memory. Other research points to potential benefits for blood sugar control thanks to its fiber, resistant starch, and complex carbs.

#Yam #BrainHealth #BloodSugar #TraditionalFoods #Nutrition

https://www.ecoticias.com/en/the-tuber-that-millions-of-people-have-been-eating-for-centuries-and-that-is-now-attracting-the-interest-of-scientists-due-to-its-potential-effects-on-memory-and-blood-sugar-levels/29804/