Blood sugar and diabetes
Advice and information on high blood sugar levels from Nuffield Health experts.
Justin Jones, Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health explains the symptoms, the difference between types 1 and 2 diabetes, and what you can do to reduce your chances of developing the condition.
Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026
Published: Friday 13 November 2020
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than those without diabetes. High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease, so it's really important to live a healthy lifestyle if you have diabetes. Conor Duncan, Senior Physiologist, shares advice for diabetics to manage their blood pressure.
Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026
Published: Wednesday 11 January 2023
A high blood glucose level (which may also be referred to as a high blood sugar level) can be actively controlled through exercise.
Updated: Friday 14 August 2026
Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016
Discover the problems and benefits of sugar and learn how to maintain a healthy sugar level throughout the day.
Updated: Monday 3 August 2026
Published: Monday 30 November 2015
Blood glucose levels can be improved by changing your diet. Here are five tips to get you started.
Updated: Monday 25 April 2022
Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016