21 Jul Why a Diet Won’t Fix Your Blood Sugar (And What Actually Does)
Let me ask you something. If you’ve been told your blood sugar is high, or you’ve got prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, how many times have you tried to do something about it? Really tried. Cut out sugar. Switched to wholemeal. Done the NHS course. Joined a slimming club. Bought the...
12 Jul Why Sugar Cravings Keep Winning (And Why It Isn’t Your Willpower)
It’s late. You’re watching TV. You’ve had a nice meal. But as you unwind, your thoughts start drifting to the chocolate in the fridge. Or the biscuits in the cupboard. Or the crisps. And you realise the voice is back. The one that turns up around this time every evening. You know...
06 Jul High Morning Blood Sugar? 5 Reasons (And What to Do Tomorrow)
More and more people with diabetes are wearing CGMs now, (continuous glucose monitors,) and it’s opened up a whole new world of patterns you can actually see. It’s brilliant. Until it throws you a curveball. Because a lot of people are waking up, checking the graph, and thinking: why is my blood...
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...
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...