Blog

Down-to-earth stories and fact checks — practical, honest, and without wagging a finger.

Ordered Zero, got regular cola: what happens – and what to do

Ordered Coke Zero but got regular cola? Why the ~35 g sugar surprise hits hard, what to do, and how to check drinks for sugar with a refractometer.

Travel

Blood sugar on a cruise: my hands-on field report

My hands-on n=1 report on keeping blood sugar stable on a cruise: drinks, the postmix trap, buffet sauces, a protein breakfast, movement and less stress.

Basics

Blood sugar after eating: what’s normal and what drives the spike

What blood sugar after eating (postprandial) should be, what determines the spike and why repeated high spikes matter - clearly explained with sources.