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Stress and Cortisol: Why "Lowering Your Cortisol" Isn't the Goal, and What Stress Actually Does to Your Blood Sugar
12 September 2026
MIT

Stress and Cortisol: Why "Lowering Your Cortisol" Isn't the Goal, and What Stress Actually Does to Your Blood Sugar

Cortisol is not a toxin to be flushed out, and "lowering" it is not a medical goal. What stress really does to your bloo...

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Arabic Coffee and Dates: Enjoying Saudi Hospitality Without a Blood Sugar Spike
7 August 2026
MIT

Arabic Coffee and Dates: Enjoying Saudi Hospitality Without a Blood Sugar Spike

An evidence-based guide: what dates really do to blood sugar, what the coffee research shows, and how to enjoy a gatheri...

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): A Beginner's Guide to Your Readings and Time in Range
4 August 2026
MIT

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): A Beginner's Guide to Your Readings and Time in Range

A plain-language guide to CGM: how the sensor works, how to read time in range and GMI, and what it reveals about your o...

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Hydration and Blood Sugar in Summer Heat: How Water Affects Your Metabolism and Energy
29 July 2026
MIT

Hydration and Blood Sugar in Summer Heat: How Water Affects Your Metabolism and Energy

In summer heat, good hydration is a simple tool to steady blood sugar and energy. Learn how much water you need, why sal...

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The glycemic index: Your complete guide to understanding how food affects your blood sugar
31 May 2025
MIT

The glycemic index: Your complete guide to understanding how food affects your blood sugar

Why does one loaf of bread raise your blood sugar quickly while another doesn't? The glycemic index is the key. Learn th...

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