Walking after meals helps muscles absorb glucose, reducing blood sugar and insulin levels. Moderate post-meal walks can cut insulin needs and improve insulin sensitivity over time. Just 15–30 mins of ...

Any time is better than never, but research suggests you can score even more blood sugar benefits by carving out time to ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a tropical twist might be what you need to lower your diabetes risk. New research suggests that eating about 100 calories worth of mango per day could help ...

A diet rich in protein, such as seafood, chicken, eggs, lentils, and tofu, can play a role in lowering blood sugar levels by affecting the digestion of carbohydrates.

On the other end of the spectrum, those experiencing low blood sugar should avoid exercising (even walking), as it can be dangerous—especially for my fellow type 1 diabetics. “You can feel weak and ...

Dealing with cold weather may trigger a stress response. One of the ways in which our bodies naturally combat this is to ...

Find out the vital lifestyle changes that can help in lowering insulin sensitivity. Doctor also shares insights about how insulin is not the ‘enemy.’ ...

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is vital to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. Its primary purpose is to allow cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream, providing energy for ...

For most healthy women, optimal fasting insulin levels should be less than 25 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter), ...