Sugar might give us that quick boost of energy, but over time, its effects on the body aren’t quite as sweet. As we get older, our metabolism slows, and the way our bodies handle sugar begins to ...

Drinking alcohol can lower or raise blood sugar. Learn how alcohol affects glucose, warning signs to watch for, and ways to ...

While it can affect your body differently when you have diabetes, sugar doesn’t have to be completely off the table. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Diabetes affects the body’s ability ...

Eating too much added sugar can harm your brain, heart, liver, gut and skin over time. All added sugars affect the body similarly—how much and how often matters more than the type. Small swaps, ...

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how your body uses sugar, which is the main fuel for your cells. While ...

Monk fruit may be a healthier option than sugar or other sweeteners. The extract has no calories and contains antioxidants to ...

In today’s screen-based work environment, many people sit for extended periods without recognizing the health consequences. While most understand that sedentary lifestyles can impact weight and ...

White bread is a staple for many people, but as a source of refined carbs, eating it often can affect how your blood sugar ...

When it comes to managing blood glucose (a.k.a. blood sugar), most people with diabetes focus on familiar factors like food, exercise, and medication to keep levels within range. But there are so many ...

Have you ever had a bad headache or migraine and wondered why it happens so often? Scientists now believe that the answer might be in your genes. These are the instructions your body uses to work and ...

Diabetes affects the body’s ability to move sugar out of the bloodstream and into cells. Eating too much sugar when you have diabetes increases blood sugar and may cause headaches, blurred vision and ...