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Sleeping different amounts each night may be linked to higher diabetes risk
Irregular sleep has been linked to type 2 diabetes risk, though this effect was reduced when data was adjusted for obesity,...
Hannah Flynn

Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup Really That Bad for You?
You’ve likely heard that high fructose corn syrup is bad for you. You probably know to scan food labels to make sure it’s not there. And...
Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

Does Sugar Cause Inflammation in the Body?
Eating too much added sugar and other refined carbs is linked to inflammation in the body — which may lead to health problems. But eating...
Mary Jane Brown, PhD, RD (UK)
14 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels Naturally
Exercising regularly, managing stress, and eating more foods high in fiber and probiotics may help lower blood sugar levels. However,...
Arlene Semeco, MS, RD

This Texture-Improving Food Ingredient Might Increase Your Diabetes Risk, Study Shows
What happens when you leave a Drumstick ice cream cone out for 24 hours? It’s what doesn’t happen that’s surprising—the treat won’t fully...
Kayla Hui, MPH
The 21 Best Snack Ideas If You Have Diabetes
If you have diabetes, choosing nutrient-rich snacks high can help promote fullness without causing your blood sugar to rise too high....
Brianna Elliott, RD

7 Proteins to Add to Your Grocery List to Help You Lower High Blood Pressure, According to a Dietitian
If you’re living with high blood pressure—as 120 million Americans are, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—you...
Courtney Southwick, M.S.

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Artificial Sweeteners
If you were anywhere near a screen in 2023, chances are high that you came across sensational headlines about how your daily Diet Coke...
Karla Walsh

6 Surprising Foods That Can Spike Blood Sugar
Living with diabetes requires you to become something of an expert on nutrition, since knowing how different foods affect your blood...
Kate Rockwood

What’s the Difference Between Blood Sugar vs. A1c?
Sometimes it feels like test results from your doctor’s office are written in code. But when it comes to blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c,...
Christine Byrne

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Measure Your Blood Sugar with Your Smartwatch, According to the FDA
Smartwatches and smart rings can do some very cool things for your health—like monitor your heart rate, count your steps and provide an...
Carrie Myers, M.S.

What I Wish I Had Known When I Was Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
I was in my 40s when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. With both a long family history of the disease—my dad and grandmother both had...
Stacey Ballis

4 Supplements You Shouldn't Be Taking If You Have High Blood Pressure, According to a Dietitian
High blood pressure is very common and treated with lifestyle modifications and medication. Additionally, people may take supplements to...
Barbie Cervoni, M.S., RD, CDN, CDE
What's the Difference Between Natural and Added Sugars?
We took a deep dive into the confusing world of sugar to decipher if our bodies digest the sugars in fruit, honey, maple syrup and other...
Lauren Wicks

What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
It can appear at any age, but it is more likely to occur after the age of 45 years. In 2019, 37.3 million Americans had diabetes, mostly...
Lana Barhum

High Sugar Intake Can Increase Depression Risk by 28%, According to New Study
We know we’re supposed to limit the amount of added sugar we eat, but if you have a propensity toward the sweet stuff, that can be easier...
Carrie Myers, M.S.

The Best and Worst Foods For People With Diabetes
If you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar levels within their target range is key to managing the disease. Along with exercise and,...
Barbie Cervoni, RD

Cinnamon supplements found to reduce blood glucose in prediabetics
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers investigated the glucose-modulating effects of...
Hugo Francisco de Souza

Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
How can you tell if you have diabetes? Most early symptoms are from higher-than-normal levels of glucose, a kind of sugar, in your blood....
Terri D'Arrigo

12 Ways Too Much Sugar Harms Your Body
The Bitter Side of Sugar Your body digests those carbs slowly so your cells get a steady supply of energy. Added sugars, on the other...
Regina Boyle Wheeler
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