Diabetes study finds keeping blood sugar too steady may come at a price

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A study of people with diabetes found better reported quality of life on days when glucose stayed mostly within a healthy range, even when levels fluctuated more than usual. The findings suggest that aiming for extremely tight glucose control may impose a lifestyle burden.

People with diabetes reported better quality of life after days when their glucose stayed largely within a healthy range, even when levels fluctuated more than usual. The unexpected finding suggests that pursuing extremely tight glucose control may sometimes come with a hidden lifestyle burden.