Fasting glucose higher in the morning than after meals? The ‘Dawn Phenomenon’ explains how your liver releases sugar overnight. Triggers include late dinners, stress, and poor sleep. Monitor levels above 7.0 mmol/L and consult your doctor for a proper health plan.
Type 1 diabetes patient dies after replacing insulin with oral tablets, highlighting fatal DKA risks. Experts warn insulin is life-saving, cannot be substituted, and skipping doses can cause coma or death within hours.
Poor sleep does more than cause fatigue—it disrupts metabolism and raises diabetes risk by triggering insulin resistance. Experts call sleep a metabolic necessity, not a luxury, with even a few nights of deprivation harming blood sugar control. Prioritize rest for better health.
Novo Nordisk launches once-weekly insulin Awiqli in India, offering convenience for type 2 diabetes patients, reducing injections from 365 to 52 yearly. Experts highlight improved compliance, but stress it’s not universal; daily insulin may suit those needing flexible dosing. Consult a doctor before switching.
Chronic stress may not directly cause diabetes, but it’s a powerful amplifier. Experts say stress hormones spike blood sugar, worsen insulin resistance, and fuel unhealthy habits—pushing at-risk individuals closer to Type 2 diabetes.
Blood sugar and diabetes aren’t the same, experts clarify. While blood sugar naturally fluctuates with diet and activity, diabetes is a chronic condition from poor insulin use. Learn the key difference for better health management in this new article.
