That summer when I was diagnosed with diabetes, I stared at the blood sugar reading on my medical report, the carrot stick in my hand nearly dropping—the doctor had just warned me to control carbs, yet my kitchen was stocked with carrots I’d assumed were “healthy and sugar-free.” From that day on, I embarked on…
As someone who’s lived with type 2 diabetes for three years, I’ve had countless moments staring at my plate in confusion. Through trial and error under my nutritionist’s guidance, I’ve discovered that managing blood sugar isn’t about deprivation – it’s about making informed choices. Here are six pivotal moments that transformed my relationship with food….
As someone with prediabetes, I used to stare at a fruit basket in despair—Which fruits can I eat? How much? Will my blood sugar spike overnight? After two years of learning and experimentation, I’ve finally unlocked the secrets to enjoying fruit without guilt. Today, I’ll share my personal journey through “anti-sugar lessons,” along with real-life…
As someone who’s lived with type 2 diabetes for five years, I’ve spent countless hours staring at my plate wondering: What can I safely eat? Through trial and error, I’ve collected real-life stories and developed a science-backed approach to eating. Today, I want to share my complicated relationship with beetroot and other blood sugar management…
I remember when I was first diagnosed with diabetes, I was always wary of nuts. One day while chatting with Lao Zhang from our diabetes support group, he frowned and said, “I heard cashews are high in calories – I ate two and my blood sugar spiked!” This made me nervous too, so I immediately…
When I received my Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Dr. Wong adjusted his glasses and said, "Let’s start with the right beans." He sketched three beans on paper: Kidney beans: Dark purple shells resembling tiny kidneys, packing 13g fibre per 100g with a GI of just 23. Simmered in vegetable soup, they kept me full till…
When I first received my diabetes diagnosis, I stared at my plate as if it were a battlefield. My best friend, Xiao Lin, burst into my house clutching an avocado: “Xia Xia, try this! I’ve read it’s low-GI and packed with fibre.” Back then, I had no idea what “low-GI” meant—I only remembered my nutritionist…
The beep of my glucose monitor pierced the morning silence. Frowning at the reading, I noted my fasting blood sugar was 2 points higher than usual after yesterday’s banana breakfast. Dr. Wang’s advice echoed in my mind: “Bananas are nutritious, but their sugar content exceeds berries – always pair them with stabilizers.” Opening the fridge,…
When I first received my diabetes diagnosis, I stared blankly at the fruit basket in my kitchen – could I still eat bananas? I remember endocrinologist Dr. Zhang drawing me a “banana diagram” on diagnosis day: “For medium-sized bananas, 1-2 per day is fine. Choose ones with slightly green skin – they contain more resistant…
As a diabetes health coach, I encounter countless questions about diet from my patients every day. Fruits, in particular, seem to be a universal source of confusion for people managing diabetes. Today, I’d like to share some real-life stories from my work—giving you a firsthand perspective on how to enjoy fruits wisely while keeping blood…