Understanding the Facts: Will Milk Bring Blood Sugar Down?
                                
                                
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                                Despite a common misconception, drinking milk will not directly lower blood sugar levels. In fact, because milk contains natural sugars (lactose), it can cause a slight increase, though its protein and fat content help modulate the rate of that rise.