Dr. Jeff Bohmer, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, joins Bob Sirott to talk about who can get the COVID vaccine, why nearly half of people ...

Short, practical guide to spotting, preventing, and managing type 2 diabetes — learn the symptoms to watch for, which tests ...

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You can consume nothing but water for at least 8 hours before a fasting glucose test. You may also need to follow a low carb diet and avoid exercise for some time before. A fasting glucose test ...

Elevated blood sugar levels can cause the kidneys to work harder to filter and absorb excess glucose, leading to increased urination. This is often one of the earliest signs of diabetes. As frequent ...