As per World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, natural sugar does not count toward the daily intake because fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and there are no reported negative health effects associated with natural sugar in produce. Read more: Does Natural Sugar Count Toward Daily Intake? Article
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Diabetes: 12 Ways Too Much Sugar Harms Your Body
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Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar is dangerously low and is often complication of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learn about symptoms, dangers, and treatment.
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High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia)
Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar is a serious health problem for diabetics. There are two types of hyperglycemia, 1) fasting, and 2)postprandial or after meal hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia can also lead to ketoacidosis or hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS). There are a variety of causes of hyperglycemia in people with diabetes. Symptoms of high blood sugar may include increased thirst, headaches, blurred vision, and frequent urination.Treatment can be achieved through lifestyle changes or medications changes. Carefully monitoring blood glucose levels is key to prevention.
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Is Brown Sugar Better for Diabetes Than White Sugar?
Brown sugar and white sugar have the same origins. Even though they have small differences in composition and taste, brown sugar and white sugar have almost identical nutritional values and the same effects on the levels of sugar in your blood.
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How Do Artificial Sweeteners Affect Blood Sugar and Insulin?
Artificial sweeteners offer the sweetness of sugar without the calories. In the short term, blood sugar levels will not rise due to the ingestion of artificial sweeteners and the sweetness of artificial sweeteners can trigger the cephalic phase in the release of insulin and cause an increase in insulin levels in the body.
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What Are the Benefits and Dangers of Erythritol vs. Sugar?
Erythritol is an alternative sweetener. Erythritol is associated with health benefits over sugar because it does not affect blood sugar levels nor does it contribute to increased risks of diabetes and high blood pressure.
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Too Much Sugar?
When you eat too much sugar you increase your risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart issues, some cancers, and damage to the liver.
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How Do I Stop Sugar Cravings Fast?
The root causes of sugar cravings are most often lifestyle-related. You stop sugar cravings by making lifestyle-related changes, so there's usually no quick and easy way to reduce them.
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