Living with prediabetes, he has spent the past six years closely monitoring his blood sugar levels, a habit shaped by both family history and a health scare during the Covid-19 pandemic. When I went for a check-up, ­doctors found my blood sugar was high and I had to start medication,” said the consultant. “I get tired easily and urinate frequently when my sugar levels rise. “It’s challenging because I have to be very mindful of what I eat and how it affects my blood sugar,” he said. I watch my portion sizes and only drink water so my blood sugar doesn’t spike,” he said, adding that supplements also form part of his routine.

Source: The Star January 09, 2026 02:48 UTC