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...
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...
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...
09 Feb Simple Ways to Improve Your Blood Sugar — Starting Today
Have you ever felt frustrated by how unpredictable your blood sugar can be? Maybe you’ve tried “doing the right things” with food, but the numbers still won’t budge — or progress feels painfully slow. Here’s the encouraging news: there are simple, actionable steps you can take today that can start improving your...
26 Jan Type 2 Diabetes Is Not a Life Sentence: How Reversal Is Possible
Imagine this scenario, one I see all too often as a GP. You’re sitting in the surgery when the doctor tells you that you have type 2 diabetes. It can feel as though the floor has been pulled from beneath you. Many people feel overwhelmed, confused, and frightened. You may be...
18 Jan Why Sustainable Change Feels So Hard — and How to Finally Make Progress
Let me ask you something: How many times have you tried to make a change in your lifestyle, only to find yourself right back where you started? Perhaps you began a new diet, joined a gym, or promised yourself that this time would be different… only for it to feel overwhelming,...
09 Dec How to enjoy the food, the fun, and still be kind to your blood sugar this December
Christmas shouldn’t feel like a health setback — especially if you’re living with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or you’re simply worried about your energy and blood sugar spikes this month. You don’t need to “be good”, avoid desserts, or sit out the celebrations. You just need a few small, clever...
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