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Love the sand, the sun, and the waves? Before you hit the beach, make sure you're prepared to handle potential challenges that could spoil your seaside fun.

If you've been diagnosed with prediabetes, your blood sugar levels aren't high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes, but they are high enough to warrant change. Prof. Julio Weinstein shares the immediate health changes you need to make.

Difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, speech impairment, and headaches are just some symptoms of sudden low blood sugar. Learn what you need to know, how to prevent it, and why people with diabetes need to be especially careful.

We live in an era where many try every possible diet for medical reasons or to lose weight. Unfortunately, many fail to succeed in this mission, despite knowing that weight loss depends on a healthy diet.

Summer can bring additional challenges for diabetics. Hot weather can lead to health issues, making individuals with diabetes more sensitive to high temperatures and humidity.

The timing of our meals can affect our health as much as the calories we consume. A new study suggests that diabetics should plan not only what they eat but also when they eat.

Insulin is the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. Its deficiency leads to failure and high blood sugar levels - diabetes. What is the difference in insulin deficiency between type 1 and type 2 diabetics, and how should you properly manage your life?

Always ordering out? Consider this: Fast food has significant health impacts both short-term and long-term. Here's what you need to know before taking that bite.

Are you starting to notice sneezes in the air at work or around your close friends? It's a sign that winter is here, along with colds and viral illnesses. Who needs to be extra careful, and what should you do to protect yourself during this season? All the answers here.

During winter, diabetics tend to have higher glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels than in warmer months. Here's how you can keep your blood glucose levels in check even in chilly weather.

The beach, poolside fun, or a nature hike—the intense heat can negatively affect your blood sugar levels. So what should you do? Drink plenty of water, avoid physical activity during peak heat, and maintain a personal plan to keep blood sugar levels in check.

Understand what causes fluctuations in blood sugar levels and learn how to identify them. What actions should you take when blood sugar levels rise significantly?

When blood sugar levels are not balanced, diabetics are exposed to an increased risk of future complications. Here are some steps you can take to prevent them.

This year poses a significant concern regarding winter illnesses, as the threatening COVID-19 virus remains prevalent and seems likely to stay for the foreseeable future. How can we differentiate between illnesses, who is at risk, and what should we be cautious of?

Diabetes, which affects essential body organs like the heart and kidneys, becomes even more dangerous during these times of battling the coronavirus. As we gradually return to routine, here are important things to know about diabetes and COVID-19.

While it usually works efficiently, our immune system might sometimes fail, leading us to get sick. With the COVID-19 virus spreading globally, it's crucial to maintain a robust immune system. Here are some tips for improving your immune system and preventing illnesses.

Recently, we've felt the stress nationwide. Stress affects us all, but it poses a greater threat to those with diabetes. How does stress influence sugar levels, and how should we handle stressful situations?

The Yom Kippur fast presents a significant dilemma for diabetics and their doctors. Jewish law only exempts those whose lives are in danger from fasting. However, those who risk their health by fasting should not do so. Should diabetics fast? And what can be done to make fasting easier?

This breakthrough allows early intervention to prevent diabetes and its complications.