Licorice is a Sugar management gift from heaven............natural licorice root expels sugar from the liver........but giving up sugar is only the first step, you need to reduce the carbohydrates, breads especially. BTW Australian Licorice is the best, I eat several pieces a day, my morning sticks are about 112-130. A1C was 5.7. - 4 years ago it was 11.6 - change your diet, your body will thank you for it.