June 24, 2026
What blood sugar level is dangerous?
What counts as a dangerous blood sugar level, high and low. Clear mmol/L and mg/dL ranges, why 400 is an emergency, and when a reading means you should call for help.
The Glycohero Blog
Articles about blood glucose, food, and the science we built into the game.
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June 23, 2026
Does stress raise blood sugar?
Stress raises blood sugar by releasing cortisol and adrenaline, which flood glucose into your blood. Here is how it works, why it happens even without diabetes, and how to bring your levels back down.
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June 20, 2026
Does alcohol raise or lower blood sugar?
Alcohol can raise blood sugar at first and then drop it hours later, sometimes overnight. Here is why it does both, which drinks spike you most, and how long the effect lasts.
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June 12, 2026
Why does high blood sugar make you tired and sleepy?
High blood sugar can leave you tired, sleepy, and foggy. Here is why hyperglycemia drains your energy, how the post-meal sugar crash works, and how to feel steadier.
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June 11, 2026
Glycohero is live on the iOS App Store
Glycohero, a 2D platformer about blood sugar, is now available on iOS.
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June 11, 2026
Foods that spike blood sugar (and what to eat instead)
Which foods spike blood sugar fastest, why oatmeal, bananas, popcorn, and sweet potatoes are not as simple as they seem, and the easy swaps that keep your levels steady.
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June 5, 2026
What is blood glucose?
A plain-English guide to blood glucose: what it is, where it comes from, what counts as a healthy range, and why it matters whether or not you have diabetes.