Glucose readings reflect more than sweets alone. Dr. Monika Suri discusses insulin resistance, meal timing, activity, sleep, stress, monitoring and the careful role of herbs or supplements alongside professional diabetes care.
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What You'll Learn
- Why glucose can vary even when medicine is taken
- What insulin resistance means in practical terms
- How meal composition and timing may influence readings
- Why sleep, stress and movement matter
- The role of HbA1c and regular monitoring
- Why herbs and supplements must complement—not replace—care
Practical Guide
- Take prescribed medicines exactly as advised.
- Build meals with appropriate portions of vegetables, protein and high-fibre carbohydrate.
- Pair monitoring data with meal, activity and medicine notes.
- Include regular activity if approved by your clinician.
- Review herbs and supplements with the diabetes-care team.
Key Moments
- 00:00 Diabetes is more than sweets
- 03:00 Understanding insulin resistance
- 06:20 Why glucose can fluctuate
- 09:45 Meal timing and balanced plates
- 13:10 Sleep, stress and movement
- 16:35 HbA1c and monitoring
- 20:05 Herbs and supplement safeguards
- 24:45 Expert takeaway
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Monika Suri | Expert Guest · PhD; Clinical Nutritionist and Diabetes Research Expert
Dr. Monika Suri is a Gurugram-based clinical nutritionist with a PhD in Food and Nutrition and a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition. Her work combines evidence-informed dietary guidance, nutrition research and diabetes education, with an emphasis on metabolic health and sustainable lifestyle change.
Deepali Chaturvedi | Host · Food Technologist
Deepali Chaturvedi is a Food Technologist and Director–Marketing at BestSource Nutrition. Through the Expert Conversation Series, she engages dietitians and nutrition professionals in clear, practical discussions that help consumers better understand nutrition, supplementation and everyday wellness choices.
FAQs
Which factors influence diabetes and glucose management?
Insulin action, genetics, body composition, activity, sleep, medicines, meal patterns and other health factors can all influence glucose management.
Why can glucose vary despite medicine?
Meals, timing, activity, stress, sleep, illness and medicine use can affect readings. Discuss patterns with the care team.
What is HbA1c?
HbA1c is a laboratory measure used to reflect average glucose exposure over the preceding months; interpretation and targets are individual.
How can BestSource herbal products complement a professionally guided diabetes routine?
BestSource clearly identifies the herbs and serving directions in its products, supporting informed discussion with the diabetes-care team. They may complement food and lifestyle guidance when suitable but must not replace or alter prescribed medicine.
What should a diabetes-friendly meal include?
Needs vary, but balanced portions of non-starchy vegetables, suitable protein, high-fibre carbohydrate and healthy fats are commonly considered.
What if supplements lower my glucose too much?
Stop self-adjusting products and contact the treating professional. Monitor as directed, especially when using glucose-lowering medicine.
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