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Education is the first step to breaking free from sugar addiction

Social determinants of health and recommended A1C monitoring among women with postpartum-onset diabetes: results from a retrospective cohort

Introduction Diabetes is increasingly prevalent in reproductive-aged women, but the association between social determinants of health (SDOH) and access to A1C monitoring after diagnosis are poorly understood. We explored SDOH and receipt of recommended follow-up A1C testing among postpartum women with diabetes. Research design and methods A retrospective, population-based cohort of 5,590 women who delivered […]

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Why Nicole Kidman Is Training to Become a Death Doula

Share on PinterestNicole Kidman’s recent announcement that she’s training to become a death doula is increasing visibility for the profession and the need to improve how end-of-life care is approached. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Nicole Kidman says she’s training to become a death doula following her mother’s death in 2024. Death doulas provide non-medical […]

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Tubed or tubeless insulin pumps? A retrospective real-world analysis of national French health data

Background Tubeless insulin pumps, introduced in France in 2016, have been associated with higher user satisfaction than tubed pumps, primarily due to reduced interference with daily tasks. Whether this translates to greater treatment persistence remains uncertain. This study evaluates persistence among people with type 1 diabetes initiating tubed or tubeless pump therapy in France. Methods […]

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Are You Addicted to Sugar?

Take this quick quiz to find out if you have a sugar addiction

1. Do you crave sweet foods or drinks daily?

2. Do you feel anxious or irritable when you cut back on sugar?

3. Do you find it difficult to stop eating sugary foods once you've started?

4. Have you ever hidden your sugar consumption from others?

5. Do you experience energy crashes or mood swings after consuming sugar?

Why Quit Sugar?

The science behind sugar addiction and its impact on your health

Brain Chemistry

Sugar triggers dopamine release, creating reward cycles similar to addictive drugs. This leads to cravings and dependence over time.

Weight Management

Excess sugar is stored as fat. Cutting sugar can lead to significant weight loss without extreme calorie restriction.

Inflammation

Sugar causes chronic inflammation throughout the body, contributing to joint pain, skin issues, and digestive problems.

Energy Levels

Sugar spikes and crashes drain your energy. Stable blood sugar leads to consistent, all-day energy without the afternoon slump.

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Average sugar consumption (lbs/year)
25g
Recommended daily maximum for women
36g
Recommended daily maximum for men

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