Experts Discuss Blood Sugar Monitoring, Exercise, and Diabetes Myths

Recent expert insights highlight the limitations of HbA1c tests in detecting daily blood sugar fluctuations, emphasizing the value of home glucose monitoring for better diabetes management. Physical activity, including post-meal walking and resistance exercises, is recommended to improve glucose control and insulin sensitivity. Additionally, common myths about diabetes, such as the safety of brown sugar or jaggery and the belief that only overweight individuals develop diabetes, are debunked by medical professionals to promote accurate understanding and effective management.