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Blood sugar levels are a primary concern for people with diabetes. High blood sugar, known as hyperglycemia, occurs when a person's blood sugar is over 180 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). High blood sugar levels can be dangerous if not promptly managed and lead to both short-term and long-term problems. In this article, we look at some different ways to help people lower their blood sugar levels. These steps include lifestyle changes, diet tips, and natural remedies. Why is managing blood sugar important? Woman checking blood sugar levels after exercising next to glass of orange juice. For those with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels can help to prevent serious complications. Keeping blood sugars at target levels helps people with diabetes avoid serious complications from the disease. High blood sugar can cause many ill effects, which can be sudden, such as acid buildup in the bloodstream, or occur gradually over time. Over time, keeping blood sugar at unhealthf...

A 22-year-old man, identified simply as Segun, is battling for his life at a general hospital in Ogun State after he drank insecticide, sniper. PUNCH Metro gathered that the victim had scored  167 in the last Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations. Segun, who was unhappy with his result, went on Twitter and expressed frustration at his repeated failure to secure admission into a tertiary institution despite several attempts. He lamented that in 2015 when he sat the exam, he scored 189, adding that when he tried again in 2016, he scored 202. The victim said when he attempted in 2017, he scored 233 and failed to get admission due to lack of funds. He lamented that when he eventually got a sponsor, he could not get a good exam result in 2019. In a tweet, he had informed his followers that he would go live on Twitter on Sunday, May 12, to show them how to take Sniper with tea. “This thing go sweet o. You all should at least make this fun for me by 9pm please. Tu...