Sugar & Diabetes

How Much Sugar Per Day Is Too Much?The FDA sets a 50-gram Daily Value for added sugars, and the American Heart Association recommends even less. Here's how much added sugar is too much.2 min read Added Sugars vs. Natural Sugars: Why It MattersThe sugar in an apple and the sugar in a soda are chemically similar but nutritionally different. Learn why added sugars are the ones to limit.2 min read How Much Sugar Is in Coffee Drinks?Plain coffee has no sugar, but flavored lattes and blended drinks can pack 40–70 grams. Learn where the sugar comes from and how to cut it.2 min read How Much Sugar Is in Boba (Bubble Tea)?Bubble tea can be one of the sweetest drinks around. Learn how sweetness levels, tapioca pearls, and toppings drive boba's sugar content.2 min read How Much Sugar Is in Soda?A single can of soda can contain nearly a full day's added sugar. Learn how much sugar is in soda and why liquid sugar is uniquely easy to over-consume.2 min read What Does a Gram of Sugar Actually Look Like?Grams of sugar are hard to picture. Learn the simple conversions — teaspoons, sugar cubes, and calories — that make label numbers real.2 min read Does Sugar Cause Type 2 Diabetes?The link between sugar and type 2 diabetes is real but often oversimplified. Learn how sugary drinks, weight, and insulin resistance actually connect.2 min read What Is Blood Sugar (Blood Glucose)?Blood sugar is the glucose circulating in your bloodstream for energy. Learn how it rises and falls, what insulin does, and why spikes matter.2 min read The Glycemic Index, Explained SimplyThe glycemic index ranks how fast foods raise blood sugar. Learn what high- and low-GI mean, the difference from glycemic load, and its limits.2 min read 56 Other Names for Sugar on Ingredient ListsSugar hides under dozens of names in ingredient lists. Learn the most common aliases — from cane juice to maltose — so you can spot added sugar.2 min read Hidden Sugars in 'Healthy' DrinksSmoothies, vitamin waters, sports drinks, and iced teas can carry as much sugar as soda. Learn where sugar hides in drinks marketed as healthy.2 min read Why Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Are a Health ConcernSugary drinks are the largest source of added sugar in the U.S. diet and are linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Here's why they stand out.2 min read Artificial Sweeteners: A Plain-Language OverviewAspartame, sucralose, stevia, and more promise sweetness without sugar. Learn how artificial and non-nutritive sweeteners work and what research says.2 min read Sugar Alcohols: Erythritol, Xylitol, and MoreSugar alcohols sweeten 'sugar-free' foods with fewer calories and less blood-sugar impact. Learn how erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol work.2 min read What Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup?High-fructose corn syrup is a common liquid sweetener made from corn. Learn how it differs from table sugar and whether it's actually worse.2 min read Prediabetes: What It Is and Why It MattersPrediabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetes. Learn what it is, how common it is, and why it's often reversible.2 min read Best and Worst Drinks for Blood SugarFor people managing blood sugar, drink choice matters. Learn which beverages spike blood sugar and which are steadier, low-sugar options.2 min read Kids and Sugar: How Much Is Too Much?Children consume far more added sugar than recommended, much of it from drinks. Learn the guidelines for kids' sugar and how to cut back.2 min read Sugar and Weight Gain: What's the Connection?Added sugar, especially from drinks, contributes to weight gain through excess calories that don't fill you up. Here's how the connection works.2 min read How to Read Nutrition Labels When Managing DiabetesFor people with diabetes, total carbohydrate matters most on the label. Learn which lines to prioritize and how fiber and added sugars fit in.2 min read Fruit Juice vs. Whole Fruit: Why It MattersWhole fruit and fruit juice contain similar sugar, but the body handles them very differently. Learn why fiber makes whole fruit the better choice.2 min read What the WHO Recommends About SugarThe World Health Organization recommends keeping free sugars under 10% of daily calories, with benefits below 5%. Here's what that means in grams.2 min read