Start of October 2018, the flu season has officially arrived in the northern hemisphere and is expected to last until at least April 2019. That’s 5 to 6 months, enough time for many of use to catch the pesky virus. Which begs the question: is there something new you should know about the flu this … Read more about The Flu 2018-2019: Useful Guide

All foods that contain carbohydrates, chocolate included, will raise blood sugar levels, not lower them. But the extent to which they do so differs from food to food. The effects of chocolate on blood sugar are conditioned by the cocoa content of the product and portion size. The higher the cocoa content and the lower … Read more about Does Chocolate Raise or Lower Blood Sugar?

Most diabetics can eat chocolate with their condition safely, so long as they only have very small amounts at once, of the likes of 1-2 cubes. Dark chocolate is preferable to milk and white chocolate or other similar varieties that are low in cocoa. The type of dark chocolate to look for is the one … Read more about Can Diabetics Eat Chocolate?

If you’re diabetic, you may have been wondering if it’s okay to eat pizza with your condition or if it’s bad for you and to what extent. The truth is, the effect pizza has on diabetes is variable and depends on multiple factors, including intake (how much you eat at once), frequency (how often – … Read more about Can You Eat Pizza With Diabetes?