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Is the blood sugar diet effective?

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The blood sugar diet may help people become more mindful about eating and improve energy levels, but there is no scientific proof it leads to significant weight loss or prevents serious diseases in healthy individuals.

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Blood sugar diet: Smart weight loss or just hype?

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  • The blood sugar diet trend involves tracking glucose to aid weight loss and boost energy. 11s
  • Tips include savoury breakfasts, eating veggies and protein before carbs, and moving after meals. 2m 24s
  • Experts say there is no scientific evidence that blood sugar spikes harm healthy people. 3m 14s
  • Nutritionists warn that self-monitoring without medical advice could risk disordered eating. 3m 49s
  • Test subject reported improved energy but no weight loss; experts say the diet is not one-size-fits-all. 5m 14s
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Blood sugar diet: Smart weight loss or just hype?
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Blood sugar diet: Smart weight loss or just hype?

There's no scientific evidence that blood sugar spikes in healthy individuals are harmful or that flattening glucose curves prevents heart attacks, strokes, or cancer.

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Blood sugar diet: Smart weight loss or just hype?

If you consume less energy than you burn, you'll lose weight. The diet can help people lose a few kilos by encouraging more mindful eating.

Blood sugar diet: Smart weight loss or just hype?
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Blood sugar diet: Smart weight loss or just hype?

Test subject Dora felt more awake and better overall, but her weight stayed the same after a week on the diet.

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