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Once diagnosed, diabetes is a lifelong chronic condition. However, that shouldn't stop you from living your life to the fullest. There are three types of diabetes, with type 2 diabetes being the most common type of diabetes as about 90-95% of people have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, by instilling proper diet, supplements and discipline, the symptoms of diabetes can be managed and people with diabetes have led fulfilling lives. Speaking of diet, you can never be too careful when purchasing food items from stores as you're unaware of what foods are high in glucose levels. Thankfully, our...

People struggling with diabetes are not the only ones who need to make lifestyle changes such as exercising regularly and taking diabetes medication or supplements to lower and/or manage their blood sugar levels . Those with higher than normal fasting blood sugar levels but not high enough to be considered diabetes should also start taking precautionary methods to regulate and manage blood sugar levels. This condition is known as prediabetes, and those with this condition have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes if no proper care is taken. Prediabetes is a condition that doesn't show any particular signs...

Did you know that 1 in every 4 Malaysian adults suffer from high blood sugar levels? Millions of people in our country are struggling with a higher than normal Fasting Blood Sugar Level (FBS)! With the prevalence rate increasing and the current statistics, it is definitely a cause for concern. While there are many causes of a high FBS, a key player is in our diet.  What is Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) When you search for FBS, you might see some questions asked such as “does fasting blood sugar mean no water”, “fasting blood sugar level”, “how to reduce fasting...

What does it mean when you are told you have high blood sugar? High blood sugar, also known as Hyperglycemia, occurs when too much sugar is in the blood, indicating that your body is not producing enough insulin or insulin is not working properly to convert sugar in the blood to energy. In which, this condition is most closely linked to diabetes. So, what is Hyperglycemia, why does it happen, and how to  lower your blood glucose level naturally? Hyperglycemia When you are fasting but your blood sugar level is above the normal level even before a meal, adequate care...

The number of people affected with high blood sugar levels increases by the day. Statistically speaking, approximately 9% (as of 2019) of the world population is struggling with this condition. This condition occurs when the body is incapable of creating or effectively using insulin that allows excess sugar (glucose) from our bloodstream to be absorbed into the cell for energy. The normal range for blood sugar levels for healthy adults would be no more than 5.5 mmol/L (FBS = Fasting Blood Sugar) and up to 7.8 mmo/L 2 hours after eating. Any higher readings would indicate elevated blood sugar levels....