In this Diabetes in Real Life column, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Mary-Elizabeth Patti, MD, and ...

The glycemic index (GI) of a food indicates how quickly it raises blood glucose levels. Honey has a GI between 45 and 64, ...

Ever had your doctor tell you that you need to lose weight or lower your blood sugar? Us too. But then life happens. You have ...

Sugar alternatives are thought to be better for short-term blood sugar management than regular sugar. Sugar alternatives ...

"If you eat the items of a meal containing starch, fiber, sugar, protein and fat in a specific order, you reduce your overall glucose spike." ...

Here’s what cortisol is, why it matters, what happens when it stays too high and what actually helps bring things back into ...

"As a habit, it is best to start your meal with a salad, vegetable-based soup or fruit." ...

Herbal tea may affect your blood sugar, but its effects depend on the ingredients as well as what you add to your cup. Learn ...

There’s a structural reason behind the advice. “Some research suggests that pasta’s structure requires more chewing and ...

Mangos, often dismissed as too sugary, may hold hidden benefits for those at risk of diabetes. A George Mason University study found that daily mango eaters showed better blood sugar control and less ...

Rates of type 2 diabetes are rising twice as fast in younger women than older females, according to analysis. The figure ...

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