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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.
Health

Do You Really Need to Care About Your Daily Sugar Intake?

Remember: Sugar is just one part of your diet.
Health

Here’s Why Eating Carbs Is So Important

We’re here to clear up confusion.
Food Allergies

Is It Possible to Be Allergic to Sugar?

Let's get to the bottom of those post-sugar symptoms. 
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.
Eating Disorders

7 Ways to Heal Your Relationship With Your ‘Trigger Foods’

An R.D. walks you through it.
Health

Diabetes Diary: A Bagel Lover Who Finds Balance Through Meditation

"Mindset work is a part of my diabetes management."
Health

6 Ways to Care for Your Diabetes During the Pandemic

It may be time to have some important tests.
Food

Grocery Diaries: Shop the List of a Grocery Store Owner Who Loves Fresh Food

“I look at the colors in my basket.”
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. 
Nutrition

Can Our Bodies Even Tell the Difference Between Naturally Occurring and Added Sugars?

And why is this now on nutrition labels?
Type 2 Diabetes

The Diabetes Symptom That Finally Helped Nick Jonas Get a Diagnosis

He was diagnosed 13 years ago.
Type 1 Diabetes

Why a ‘Sugar Hangover’ Can Feel as Terrible as the Real Thing

First of all, sugar, how dare you?
Nutrition

Why Fear of "Sugar Addiction" May Be More Toxic Than Sugar Is

Take the extreme headlines with a grain of, er, salt.
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.
Diabetes

Diabetes Diet: Should I Avoid Sweet Fruits?

It's a common myth that you shouldn't eat certain foods if you have diabetes.