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Nutrition
What’s Going On in Your Body When You’ve Craving That Sweet Treat
That hankering for a Hershey’s bar is actually more complicated than you might think.
By Caroline Tien
Health
Do You Really Need to Care About Your Daily Sugar Intake?
Remember: Sugar is just one part of your diet.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Type 2 Diabetes
I’m a Home Baker with Diabetes and Swear by These Sugar Substitutes
I’ve tried a whole lot of them.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Food Allergies
Is It Possible to Be Allergic to Sugar?
Let's get to the bottom of those post-sugar symptoms.
By Korin Miller and Claire Gillespie
Health
Caffeine: Does It Affect Blood Sugar?
For some people with diabetes, as much as one cup of coffee can cause higher or lower blood sugar levels. Learn how caffeine affects your blood sugar.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Eating Disorders
7 Ways to Heal Your Relationship With Your ‘Trigger Foods’
An R.D. walks you through it.
By Jessica Jones, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.
Health
Diabetes Diary: A Bagel Lover Who Finds Balance Through Meditation
"Mindset work is a part of my diabetes management."
By Melissa Matthews
Health
6 Ways to Care for Your Diabetes During the Pandemic
It may be time to have some important tests.
By Jennifer Larson
Food
Grocery Diaries: Shop the List of a Grocery Store Owner Who Loves Fresh Food
“I look at the colors in my basket.”
By Melissa Matthews
Nutrition
WTF Is Allulose, the New Sugar That Doesn’t Count as Sugar?
You’re about to see this one-of-a-kind sweetener everywhere.
By Carolyn L. Todd
Nutrition
Can Our Bodies Even Tell the Difference Between Naturally Occurring and Added Sugars?
And why is this now on nutrition labels?
By Carolyn L. Todd
Type 2 Diabetes
The Diabetes Symptom That Finally Helped Nick Jonas Get a Diagnosis
He was diagnosed 13 years ago.
By Korin Miller
Type 1 Diabetes
Why a ‘Sugar Hangover’ Can Feel as Terrible as the Real Thing
First of all, sugar, how dare you?
By Carolyn L. Todd
Nutrition
Why Fear of "Sugar Addiction" May Be More Toxic Than Sugar Is
Take the extreme headlines with a grain of, er, salt.
By Rebecca Scritchfield, R.D.
Diabetes
Diabetes And Exercise: When To Monitor Your Blood Sugar
Diabetes and exercise: Prevent problems by checking blood sugar before, during and after exercise.
Health
Added Sugars: Don't Get Sabotaged By Sweeteners
Dietary guidelines call for limiting added sugars to 10% of daily calories. See where added sugars are hiding and how to cut back.
Heart Disease
Trans Fat Is Double Trouble For Heart Health
Trans fat increases 'bad' cholesterol and lowers 'good' cholesterol. Find out more about this dietary fat and how to avoid it.
Type 1 Diabetes
6 Things That Can Cause Your Blood Sugar to Spike or Drop
It’s not just inhaling a bunch of sugar.
By Korin Miller
Diabetes
Diabetes Diet: Should I Avoid Sweet Fruits?
It's a common myth that you shouldn't eat certain foods if you have diabetes.