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What are the best foods for lowering blood sugar?

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What are the best foods for lowering blood sugar?

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There aren't foods that directly lower blood sugar, but there are foods that prevent sharp rises in blood sugar, which can be dangerous. Endocrinologist Reza Yavari, MD, discusses foods to avoid, and what to eat to keep blood sugars level.

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