Increased thirst, fatigue, and frequent urination are some symptoms of a blood sugar spike. Eating a balanced diet, following your diabetes management plan, and exercising may help prevent spikes.

An additive -- glycerol -- can trigger toxic effects in young children. A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to ...

When your blood sugar levels fall within the recommended ranges, it’s a sign your diabetes treatment and management plan is working. You and your doctor can determine your exact blood sugar targets.

As you age, your risk for higher blood sugar increases—which raises the risk of type 2 diabetes for adults in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. Using a chart of blood sugar levels by age can help you track ...

People with diabetes looking for a sweetener that won't raise their blood sugar levels frequently turn to sugar substitutes. There are several sugar alternatives that are considered safe and may be ...

A narrow patch of land stands between the invasive species and the Pilbara – 27 million hectares where native species thrive. A new program taking aim at the cane toads’ Achilles heel.

Aspartame has long been marketed as a guilt-free alternative to sugar in popular food products, ranging from zero-calorie Diet Coke to sugar-free Jell-O. It's also had a pretty bad rap ...

Type 2 diabetes, a condition characterised by fluctuating blood sugar levels, can inflict significant damage to the body. However, making certain dietary choices can help manage these blood sugar ...

Animals are finely adapted to their native habitats, but when they are introduced to other ecosystems, they can become ...

Cane toads — sizable, toxic amphibians from Central and South America that have been introduced to Hawaii and Australia — can find their way home across long distances. To investigate their ...