Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have developed a new method for identifying and classifying pancreatic ...

Every year, thousands of tons of brown algae are extracted from the seabed to obtain compounds such as alginates, a polymer ...

Every year, thousands of tonnes of brown algae are extracted from the seabed to obtain compounds such as alginates, a polymer ...

In a world where energy crashes, brain fog, and stubborn belly fat are all-too-common symptoms of unchecked blood sugar fluctuations, a new formula is making ...

Whole apples only gradually increase blood sugar levels because they contain fiber. Apple juice may have more sugar and it doesn’t contain fiber, so it can be used to treat low blood sugar.

Yes, they can. Artificial sweeteners are just as sweet — and sometimes, up to 700 times sweeter — than regular sugar, but they have no calories and don’t affect your blood sugar (glucose).

Over time, untreated high blood sugar can lead to serious and even life threatening complications. Type 2 diabetes also puts you at risk for certain health conditions that can reduce life expectancy.

A normal fasting blood sugar level for someone between the ages of 50 and 60 is between 70 and 99 mg/dL. Blood sugar (glucose) targets for older people with diabetes tend to be different than for ...