You’re not imagining it: The postmeal lull is real. Many people feel fatigued, foggy, or irritable after meals, even when lab tests show a normal A1C level. A1C measures average blood sugar levels over the previous two to three months. “A1C gives you ...

Some supplements that can lower blood sugar may lower it too much if you take them with medication. Other supplements may raise blood sugar.

When you treat your patient with diabetes, they may share incidents where they experience unexpected and sudden changes in their blood sugar levels. This can be scary for patients, and helping them understand the reasons behind these spikes or drops in ...

A recent mouse study suggests that low-oxygen conditions, such as being at high altitudes, could cause red blood cells to absorb excess blood glucose, potentially helping to protect against diabetes.

Can zinc lower blood sugar? Here’s how zinc may influence insulin, glucose levels, and who might benefit from supplementation.

A blood sugar roller coaster isn’t a medical term. But it describes a common experience for people who use insulin to treat diabetes. A blood sugar roller coaster is when high blood sugar levels follow low ones, or vice versa. The experience can be ...