15 Jun Why You Crave Sugar at Night (And Exactly What to Eat Instead)
It’s the end of a long day. You’ve done the chores, maybe been to work, rushed from one thing to the next, had your evening meal. And now you finally get to sit down. You sink into the sofa, the telly goes on, and you tell yourself: right, I’m going to...
02 Jun How to Handle Social Events with Diabetes (Without Avoiding Them)
If you've got diabetes, social events can feel like a trap. A restaurant where the bread basket lands and you're scanning the menu like its an exam. A barbecue where everything comes with a bun, a sauce, and someone clocking what's on your plate. A coffee shop where its somehow harder to say...
25 May Low-Carb vs Keto for Reversing Diabetes: What’s Better?
If you’ve got type 2 diabetes and you’re trying to make lifestyle changes, it can feel like you’re being shouted at from every direction. Low-carb. Keto. Mediterranean. Plant-based. Calories. Fasting. And you’re sat there thinking: Where do I even start? And what if I do it wrong? In this post, I’m going to...
19 May What Is the Healthy Range for Type 2 Diabetes? (UK HbA1c + Finger-Prick Numbers Explained)
Ever looked at your blood sugar numbers and thought: What does this actually mean? Or felt a little anxious about what’s “normal,” what’s “high,” and what you’re supposed to be aiming for? You’re not alone. In this guide I’ll explain what a “healthy range” means for type 2 diabetes in the UK...
11 May The Week 4 Wobble: Why You Want to Quit (and How to Break the Cycle)
Have you ever noticed how, a few weeks into something new - a programme, a plan, a commitment to your health - life suddenly gets noisy? A family drama kicks off. Work becomes stressful. The new habits you were excited about start to feel heavy. And the plan that felt so...
03 May The Blood Sugar Breakfast Formula: What to Eat in the Morning to Keep Glucose Steadier All Day
Most people say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And honestly, I agree. If you’re trying to reverse type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and get control of your blood glucose, breakfast is often the first place to look. Because in my experience, breakfast is also the meal that quietly wrecks...
27 Apr Stop Waiting for Motivation: The Tiny Steps That Actually Help You Get Healthier (Even When You’re Exhausted)
Have you ever felt completely fed up with the day-to-day grind of thinking about what to eat? Maybe you can’t be bothered to go out for a walk. Maybe you don’t want to stick to “healthy foods” anymore. You do want to get healthier, but you’re tired, overwhelmed, busy, and it feels...
19 Apr Metabolic Syndrome: What It Is (In Plain English), The 5 Signs, and What To Do Next
If you’ve ever Googled a health article or scrolled through a wellness post online, you’ve probably seen the term metabolic syndrome pop up. It sounds serious, maybe even a bit scary. But what is it really? And more importantly, does it apply to you? I’m Dr Nerys Frater. I’m a GP and founder...
13 Apr Type 2 Diabetes Does Not Have to Mean Feeling Hungry: How to Feel Full and Satisfied (and Why It Matters)
Type 2 diabetes does not mean you have to feel hungry or deprived. In fact, feeling full and truly satisfied after food can be one of your most powerful tools for managing blood sugar, reducing cravings, and improving your overall health. I'm Dr Nerys Frater. I'm a GP and founder of The...
03 Apr Artificial Sweeteners & Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Artificial sweeteners are everywhere. If you've picked up a sugar-free yoghurt, a diet drink, or even some chewing gum today, you've probably had them. So what are they, and should you be worried if you're managing type 2 diabetes? I'm Dr Nerys Frater. I'm a GP and founder of The Lifestyle Clinic, and...