Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar.

New research reveals that sorbitol, a common sugar alcohol used in “low-calorie” foods, can behave much like fructose once inside the body, potentially contributing to liver strain and metabolic dysfunction.

Beyond the myriad complications that come with diabetes, patients have to additionally put up with regular blood sugar testing – which involves either multiple pin pricks a day to draw blood or wearing a continuous glucose monitor patch that needs to be replaced every couple of weeks.

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Nutritionists stress the importance of keeping blood sugar levels steady throughout the day. “If your blood sugar spikes too quickly, you can get a ‘sugar high,’ followed by a sugar crash, which can lead to fatigue, moodiness and cravings,” said registered dietitian nutritionist Chelsey Amer .

Eating two cups of fresh mango every day improved insulin sensitivity in adults with overweight or obesity. Study participants had better beta-cell

Diabetic alert dogs detect blood sugar changes up to 30 minutes before glucose monitors, offering real-time protection for people that technology can't match. One child's dog is a lifesaver.

The U.K. this week extended its sugar tax to some coffee drinks and milkshakes in an ongoing effort to fight obesity.

This recipe is a historical event. I’ve never eaten, let alone made, a better sugar cookie. I couldn’t find high-quality butter that was salted, only unsalted, so I just doubled the salt in the flour mixture. Otherwise I followed the recipe exactly. Perfection.

When comparing the main show to the celebrity series, Lord Sugar added that the celebrities have a more "eagerness to compete and want to win", due to there being no financial incentive.

Learn how to manage blood sugar to live longer, lower your cancer risk, and boost gut health. Follow expert advice from oncologist Dr Arpit Bansal for a healthier life.