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blood sugar

Rise of the plants

Shoppers are turning to plant-based items as healthy alternatives to a life of milk and meat.

‘Hangry’ may be more than just a state of mind

A sudden drop in blood sugar—and the ensuing mood changes—may be key to depression and anxiety.

Can sleepless nights trigger weight gain?

Poor Zzzs can change a range of markers in the blood—including blood sugar, hormone levels and various byproducts of metabolism.

Blood sugar worries? Aim for low-glycemic foods

Items low on the index can keep levels in check and ensure long-term payoff in weight loss.

Study: Artificial sweeteners won’t affect your blood sugar

Sugar substitutes, however, don't give sugar-free chocolates and candy a 'health halo.'

New diabetes guidelines are a win

Treating illness at its root cause requires a personalized approach.

Doctors relax diabetes goals

New guidelines add some slack to long-term blood sugar targets—but diabetes is still a widespread problem in the U.S.

Diabetes? Focus on the feet

Food, exercise and blood sugar are important pieces of the puzzle—but foot health is a chief concern, too.

100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes

Lifestyle changes can prevent full-blown disease.

3 top diabetes myths: Learn the truth

A diabetes educator discusses the most common misconceptions she hears and offers two helpful tips.

A touch improved

FDA approves first continuous glucose monitoring system for treatment decisions, sparing folks from three daily fingersticks.

Sweet power of protein, probiotics

People who add these elements to their diet could see improvements in blood sugar levels.