The Lifestyle Clinic

We all know that if you have diabetes then you should be avoiding sugar. But knowing that sugar isn’t good for you is one thing, avoiding all the sweet treats, the mince pies, the parties and the meals out are a completely different matter!

Yet, thriving through Christmas with diabetes is not only...

Can you believe it’s already December? This time of year always seems to fly by in a whirlwind of celebrations, obligations, and all the tempting treats that come with the holidays. If you’ve been feeling like your health goals might take a back seat this month, let me reassure you: staying on track...

What if one of the scariest diagnoses you could ever receive turned out to be the best thing that could happen to your health?

It might sound strange at first — after all, hearing the word pre-diabetes can feel deeply unsettling. Many people describe that moment as a mix of fear, shame, and worry a...

When it comes to reversing Type 2 diabetes, one word tends to dominate the conversation: weight.

But how does that word make you feel? For many people, it brings up frustration, pressure, and even defeat. Perhaps you’ve tried countless diets, seen your weight fluctuate, or felt that no matter what ...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wanted to make a healthier choice—but it just felt awkward?

Maybe you were at a family gathering, and someone offered you a slice of homemade cake. Or perhaps you were out with friends, and the pressure to “join in” left you feeling torn—even wh...

Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of relying on medications to manage your diabetes? Do you find yourself anxiously waiting for the next doctor’s appointment, hoping for answers, only to leave with more questions? Perhaps you feel as though your condition is managing you, rather than the other way ar...

Have you ever wondered why some people develop type 2 diabetes while others don’t—despite living very similar lifestyles? Or perhaps you’ve come across the term “insulin resistance” online or in a health article and thought: “Is that me? Is it the same as diabetes? Should I be worried even if my blo...

Have you been thinking about making a change to your health and lifestyle for weeks, months, or even years? Perhaps you’ve read countless articles, watched videos, and told yourself, “Tomorrow I’ll start.” But somehow, tomorrow keeps moving further away.

If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. ...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’ll start next week” or “It’s just not the right time” when it comes to making a change in your health? Perhaps you’ve read the books, made the plan, even bought the new food—but days or weeks later, nothing has shifted. You’re still in the same place, waiting...

Have you ever stepped on the scales, felt defeated, and wondered why nothing seems to work anymore? Perhaps you’ve spent years cutting calories, following exercise regimes, or hopping from one diet trend to another, only to find that the weight won’t shift. Maybe you’ve even started to ask yourself,...

Have you ever sat in your GP’s surgery, feeling anxious but quietly hopeful, only to walk out with a prescription, a pamphlet, and more questions than answers? Perhaps you’ve been told your blood sugar is creeping up, your blood pressure is a bit high, or your cholesterol isn’t where it should be. T...

If you’re reading this, you may have recently been told you’ve got high blood sugar, pre-diabetes, or even type 2 diabetes. For some, it comes as a shock after a routine blood test. For others, it’s the creeping signs — fatigue, thirst, brain fog — that finally bring them to their GP.

No matter how...