Apr 5, 2026NutritionCurcumin vs. EVOO for Blood Sugar: What the Evidence ShowsCurcumin may modestly improve glycemic markers in dysglycemia, especially in enhanced formulations. EVOO shows no direct blood-sugar effect in RCTs.curcuminextra virgin olive oilglycemic controlpolyphenolsRead article →
Mar 29, 2026NutritionSpirulina for Metabolic Syndrome: What Evidence ShowsCan spirulina improve blood sugar, cholesterol, weight, or blood pressure? Review the human evidence, dose gaps, and limits for metabolic syndrome.spirulinametabolic syndrometype 2 diabetesglycemic controlRead article →
Mar 26, 2026Physical ActivityNordic Walking for Diabetes: Do the Poles Improve HbA1c?Nordic walking lowered HbA1c in small diabetes trials, but no study shows it beats regular walking. Are poles worth the upgrade?nordic walkinghba1ctype 2 diabetesglycemic controlRead article →
Mar 26, 2026NutritionBarley Beta-Glucan May Lower Glucose Spikes—But Does It Last Until Lunch?Barley beta-glucan reliably lowers post-meal glucose and insulin. The proposed microbiota-driven second-meal benefit remains unproven.barley beta-glucanpostprandial glucoseinsulin responsesoluble fiberRead article →
Mar 21, 2026NutritionVitamin K2 for Type 2 Diabetes: Promising, Not ProvenA small trial found MK-7 improved glucose markers in type 2 diabetes. Its microbiome findings are intriguing, but replication is still needed.mk-7vitamin k2type 2 diabetesglycemic controlRead article →
Mar 21, 2026Diabetes MedicationsOzempic and Eye Risk: When Rapid A1c Drops Can BackfireCan Ozempic worsen diabetic retinopathy? Evidence points to rapid A1c drops in people with existing disease, not a class-wide retinal toxin.ozempicsemaglutidediabetic retinopathyglp-1 agonistsRead article →
Mar 18, 2026NutritionDoes a Continuous Glucose Monitor Actually Change Behavior?Continuous glucose monitors improve HbA1c and time in range, but evidence that they change diet or exercise, especially in healthy adults, remains thin.cgmhba1cglucose managementmetabolic healthRead article →
Mar 15, 2026NutritionDo Probiotics Help Type 2 Diabetes? The Responder CluesProbiotics and synbiotics can modestly lower HbA1c in type 2 diabetes. Learn who may benefit, why formulation matters, and where the evidence fails.probioticstype 2 diabeteshba1cgut microbiomeRead article →
Mar 15, 2026NutritionBerberine for Type 2 Diabetes: Does Sex or Stacking Matter?Berberine lowers glucose in type 2 diabetes, but sex-specific effects and probiotic or cinnamon stacks remain far less certain.berberineglycemic controlmetformintype 2 diabetesRead article →
Mar 9, 2026Physical ActivitySprint Intervals: Do More Minutes Improve Metabolic Health?Do more sprint intervals improve metabolic health? A new meta-regression finds no dose signal, but diabetes and recovery evidence still carry limits.hiitvo2 maxsprint trainingcardioRead article →