Advertising that focuses only on the cream gives the brands sugar highs, sure.

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It's my cue to be careful -- to steer clear of red wine and sugar, two sure triggers when I'm in that sensitive state, and to get enough rest since lack of sleep can tip me over the edge, too.

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To be sure, candy makers have been offering sugar-free alternatives for years.

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If you are eating canned fruit, make sure that it does not have added sugar, and if you are drinking juice or eating dried fruit, it is very important to watch serving sizes closely.

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Make sure your child always carries a source of fast-acting sugar with him or her.

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Sure, you can invest significant amounts in great products from Salesforce.com, Microsoft, Sugar CRM, or Sage.

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