India, Jan. 21 -- Blood sugar spikes don't just happen because of what you eat, but also how and when you eat it. Consuming carbohydrates on an empty stomach allows glucose to rush into the bloodstream, triggering sharp spikes that, when repeated over time, can increase insulin resistance and raise the risk of diabetes. The good news is that a simple dietary tweak - eating fibre before carbohydrates - can significantly slow glucose absorption, helping stabilise blood sugar levels and protect long-term metabolic health.

Deepsikha Jain, a nutritionist with a Master's degree in Global Public Health Nutrition from the UK and a certified national diabetes educator, is breaking down how eating fibres before carbohydrates can actually lower you...