Paying attention to your blood sugar is something everyone should do. It’s a crucial way to proactively prevent diseases later in life, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Your diet plays a crucial role in blood sugar management. Although it may sound counterintuitive, eating snacks can actually help stabilize your blood sugar and prevent erratic blood sugar swings, says Dr. Florence Comite, an endocrinologist, author and founder of the Comite Center for Precision Medicine and Healthy Longevity. “But they must be the right snacks, spread throughout the day to keep sugars on an even keel.”

The snacks you choose don’t have to be complicated. They just need to incorporate a few specific nutrients, and many can be made with a few simple ingredients.

Understanding blood sugar

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