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Minimize Post-meal Blood Sugar Spikes

Post-meal blood sugar spikes increase health risks Reducing excess blood sugar (hyperglycemia), especially after meals, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. A review linked hyperglycemia to increased risk of complications of type 2 diabetes. Physicians use glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) to measure blood sugar over the previous 2-3 months. The American Diabetes Association recommends that persons…
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