Eating a vegetarian diet can increase one’s intake of antioxidants while simultaneously cutting on the amount of fat consumed. A new study on African American Seventh-Day Adventists suggests that such a diet can also support healthy levels of blood sugar.

Television shows featuring contemporary and hip hop dance competitions may do more than inspire an interest in the art form for children. Dancing as a recreational activity may also help youngsters control their blood sugar.

While many children look forward to trick-or-treating, Halloween may be a risky celebration for those who need to keep track of their blood sugar levels. However, they can still safely have fun, according to doctors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Many people make an effort to include plenty of fruit in their diet since this type of produce has been shown to provide high levels of healthful antioxidants.

Researchers have found that the Chinese herbal decoction Yi-Qi-Zeng-Min-Tang (YQZMT) may enhance insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in animals, according to a recent study that was published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.

Recent research has uncovered a number of undesirable side effects associated with some medications used to treat common health conditions.

The number of Americans who experience problems with their blood sugar levels has increased over the years and many health experts attribute this to the growing prevalence of obesity in the country.

A new at-home urine test can measure insulin levels in people with diabetes and may limit the number of times these individuals have to visit their doctors for blood work, according to researchers at Peninsula Medical School. The test can distinguish if a type 1 or type 2 diabetic's body is still producing its own insulin, regardless of whether or not the person is taking outside insulin injections.

Flavanoids called Nobiletin that are found in tangerines may help prevent obesity and related diseases, even among individuals who eat unhealthy diets, according to a recent study published in the journal Diabetes.

Individuals who drink regular coffee in addition to eating high-fat meals may experience significant spikes in their blood sugar levels and develop an increased risk of diabetes or metabolic syndrome, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition.