From: Why Weight Gain Stalls in Type 2 Diabetes Despite Eating More
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What small change could you add to your routine to increase nutrient density without raising glucose sharply?

Often the biggest gains come from tweaking familiar habits rather than overhauling them. Adding a tablespoon of peanut butter to toast or swapping water for whole milk in cereal can boost calories and healthy fats while keeping carbohydrate load moderate.

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Pick one meal or snack this week and enrich it with a calorie‑dense, low‑glycemic ingredient (e.g., avocado, nuts, cheese). Monitor your blood sugar before and after to see the effect.

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