The Unhide blog

Ideas, patterns, and small experiments

Thoughts on tracking, self-knowledge, and what AI can do with your own data.

Health4 Aug · 6 min

Your Salad Might Be Fine. But Here's What's Actually Worth Watching in Health This Week

A cyclospora outbreak is putting leafy greens under the microscope, GLP-1 users are discovering what a continuous glucose monitor can actually tell them, and functional mushroom supplements are getting a reality check for pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

Chronic Conditions4 Aug · 6 min

Scientists Found a Tiny Protein That Could Quietly Rewrite How We Treat Type 2 Diabetes

A newly identified microprotein appears to play a direct role in Type 2 diabetes, pointing researchers toward a more targeted treatment approach. Meanwhile, the broader diabetes community is pushing for cures on every front.

Nutrition29 Jul · 4 min

You've Been Avoiding the Wrong Foods for Blood Sugar

Potatoes are villains, UPFs are poison, and white rice is off the table forever. Except the science is messier than that -- and some of the foods you trust are quietly causing problems.

Chronic Conditions29 Jul · 4 min

Most People Have Never Checked Their A1C. Here's Why That's a Problem.

Blood sugar issues build quietly for years before anything obvious happens. One number on a blood test could change the conversation entirely.

Health29 Jul · 4 min

Your Morning Routine, Your Metformin, and That Stubborn A1C: What's Actually Going On

If your blood sugar numbers aren't moving the way you expected, there's a good chance the answer is hiding in plain sight. Here's what the latest research is pointing to.

Health29 Jul · 2 min

Blood Sugar, Fiber, and a Diagnostic Blind Spot Worth Knowing About

New research highlights a gap in standard diabetes testing that affects millions, while nutrition science keeps building the case for fiber as a frontline tool for blood sugar control.

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