Browsing: Metabolic Health & Blood Sugar

There are several factors that can play an important role in establishing a person’s cardiometabolic health, such as blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and body composition, including visceral or abdominal fat, subcutaneous fat, and muscle mass

A blood sugar reading of 230 mg/dL can be alarming, especially if you are unsure what it means. A similarly panicked internet user took to Quora to ask whether they should be worried

Blood sugar is usually discussed in relation to the pancreas, insulin, diet, and physical activity. However, the kidneys also play a surprisingly important role in glucose regulation, even though they are rarely part of the conversation. Beyond filtering waste from the blood, the kidneys help reabsorb glucose, produce glucose during fasting, and influence how excess…

Google Pixel Watch 5 can monitor blood pressure and track insulin resistance trends Google has introduced Insulin Resistance Trends and blood pressure monitoring on the Pixel Watch 5 to help users keep track of their health. August 14, 2026 / 12:12 IST

Why does eating dinner late at night often lead to a higher blood sugar spike than eating the same meal earlier in the evening? This is what we asked an expert, and we were told that our body’s ability to process glucose follows a natural biological clock, known as the circadian rhythm. During the day,…

Blood sugar is becoming one of the next frontiers for smartwatches, and Google has put Pixel Watch 5 into the race

SINGAPORE, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Haleon, a leading consumer health company focused on better everyday health, and the A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) today announced the launch of a new clinical study known as the Impact of Multivitamin and Mineral Supplementation on Metabolic Health in Midlife Women (ISMOS). The study…

Researchers estimate that between 25-31% of the world’s population lives with metabolic syndrome — a group of risk factors that can potentially increase a person’s risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Previous research suggests that people can manage metabolic syndrome by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as being physically active. 

There is something reassuring about seeing the word “normal” on a blood test report. Most people look at their fasting blood sugar, post-meal blood sugar, and HbA1c levels, and if all three are within the recommended range, they believe there is nothing to worry about.But the body is often far more complicated than a few…