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November 12, 2026
Could You Have Prediabetes and Not Know It?
What if I told you that you could have a serious health condition for years without experiencing a single symptom? No pain. No obvious warning signs. Nothing that would send you rushing to the doctor’s office. And yet, that condition could be quietly increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It’s called prediabetes, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 115 million American adults have it. Perhaps even more surprising? About 8 out of 10 don’t know they do. But here’s the encouraging part. Prediabetes is also an opportunity to take action before more serious health problems develop. What Exactly Is Prediabetes? Your body needs glucose, a type of sugar, for energy. When you eat, your digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which enters your bloodstream. A hormone called insulin helps move that glucose from your blood into your cells, where it can be used for energy. But sometimes, your body’s cells don’t respond to insulin as effectively as they should. This is called insulin resistance. Your pancreas may initially compensate by producing more insulin, but eventually your blood sugar can begin to rise. When blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes, doctors call it prediabetes. And here’s what makes it particularly tricky: Most people with prediabetes feel perfectly fine. You can be active, go about your daily routine, and have no idea that your blood sugar is elevated….
Guest Spotlight: Cameron Mathison
Stronger Than Before, In Ways He Never Expected For millions of television viewers, Cameron Mathison is a familiar face. From his 14-year run as Ryan Lavery on All My Children to his appearances on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, and General Hospital, the actor and television host has built a career that spans daytime drama, entertainment news, and romantic movies….
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Prediabetes often has no symptoms. Learn who’s at risk, what A1C numbers mean, and how simple lifestyle changes can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
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Guest Spotlight: Monique Robinson
Discover Monique Robinson’s journey through heart failure, seven cardiac arrests, and a heart transplant, and how she found strength to face the future.
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When Your Spouse Becomes Someone You Care For: Navigating Marriage and Caregiving
Sometimes a marriage changes in ways neither spouse ever imagined. A stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, or another serious condition can change far more than someone’s health. It can change the relationship between husband and wife, sometimes in ways that are difficult to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced it. Suddenly, you may…
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Guest Spotlight: Hal Eisner
Meet veteran journalist Hal Eisner as he shares his accidental career, decades in broadcast news, and remarkable recovery after a 2021 crash.
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Why Is It So Hard to Eat Just One Piece of Candy?
Ever wonder why one piece of candy leaves you wanting more? Discover the brain science behind sugar cravings and simple ways to enjoy sweets mindfully.
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Guest Spotlight: Adrienne Barbeau
Life’s Greatest Adventures Don’t Come With an Expiration Date Adrienne Barbeau has spent more than six decades entertaining audiences on Broadway, television, and film. And at 81, the legendary actress has no intention of slowing down. From originating the role of Rizzo in the Broadway production of Grease to playing Bea Arthur’s daughter Carol on the groundbreaking…
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Would You Recognize a Heart Attack?
Heart attacks don’t always look like they do on television. Learn the warning signs you shouldn’t ignore and why protecting your heart begins long before symptoms appear. If you’ve watched enough medical dramas, you probably think you know what a heart attack looks like. Someone suddenly clutches their chest, gasps for air, and collapses while…
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To Vent or Not To Vent? Healthy Ways To Deal With Anger
Everyone likes to vent once-in-a-while when feeling angry or upset because it feels good and it’s a great way to reduce stress…or is it? Although venting sounds good in theory, psychologists claim it doesn’t make you feel any better but might actually make you feel worse! Although experts are uncertain why this happens, they do…
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Guest Spotlight: Wes Hampton
Finding Your Place and Being Present For more than two decades, Wes Hampton has stood on stages around the world as a member of one of gospel music’s most celebrated groups. As a tenor with the Grammy Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band, Hampton has recorded more than 25 albums with the group and performed as part…
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Are You Too Tired to Drive? The Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Ever rolled down the window, cranked up the music and convinced yourself you were now perfectly qualified to drive another two hours? Yeah. Your brain may disagree. Most of us know falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous. The problem is what happens before that. Fatigue can slow reaction time, affect judgment and make it…
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