Too much sugar in your blood can lead to serioushealth problems.

However, there are ways to monitor your diabetes, or even prevent it.

Changing your lifestyle habits, as well as watching what youeatand drink, can play an important role.

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You have to drink the tea as isunsweetened.

Fruit smoothie

Need something refreshing and sweet without too much sugar?Smoothiesare the perfect option.

“Smoothies are a terrific opportunity to blend up fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy/non-dairy milk.

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And, even proteins like protein powder or nuts/nut butter,” says Hembree.

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