I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) in 2001 when I was 28 years old. What prompted me to see a gynaecologist was how suddenly everything changed. My weight shot up from 42kg to 47kg in just one month, I started getting acne on my chin, and my periods came only a few times…
One of the things I’ve started doing recently to help regulate my blood sugar is drinking one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) mixed with water after dinner. Sometimes I add a tablespoon of organic lemon juice to make it more palatable. Some studies suggest that taking diluted ACV after a meal may help reduce…
One thing I’ve learned recently is that a rising HbA1c isn’t always caused by eating too many sweets. As women enter perimenopause, hormonal changes can make our bodies more insulin resistant. Add in poor sleep, stress, gradual loss of muscle mass, and the natural aging process, and blood sugar levels can start creeping up—even without…
Last Tuesday, Dad wanted to go to the pasar malam to buy some black sesame candies. When we arrived at the usual site, however, there wasn’t a single stall in sight. We initially thought it was because of the drizzle, but I later found out that the pasar malam had actually moved further in. Since…
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