Blood Sugar

It turns out that it is not just the quantity and type that determine the outcome - dietitians say that the body's ability to process sugar decreases as the day progresses. Which meal might spike your blood sugar levels - and how will you know if it is time to lighten your plate?

Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, joint pain, and physical changes are some of the symptoms many women experience around menopause. Now, a new study points to a factor that may make this period even more challenging: type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Researchers found that postmenopausal women with blood sugar disorders reported not only a greater number of symptoms but also more severe symptoms.