What is PCOS? Do you find yourself putting on weight very quickly and are unable to loose weight quickly? Do you have irregular menstrual periods? These could be signs of PCOS. PCOS refers to polycystic ovary syndrome which is a complex hormonal condition. When diagnosing PCOS doctors use the Rotterdam criteria. A patient must fulfil […]
Should people with diabetes avoid fruit: exploring the myth
Carbohydrates and diabetes It is common knowledge that carbohydrate foods affect our blood sugar levels. To explain this further, it is important to first understand carbohydrates. The carbohydrate food group includes fruits, breads and cereals, rice, pasta, lentils, certain starchy vegetables like potato and corn, and dairy. When we eat carbohydrate-containing foods our pancreas secretes […]
