The Bright Side with Ben Fuchs December 4,2022 Commercial free

Ben's guest today is Dr. Ken Redcross, the topic and his talking points and some suggested questions.

News Peg:
With National Diabetes Month in November and the onslaught of sugar-filled holidays celebrated between October and December, now is the perfect time to arm yourself against unnecessary health complications during the fall and winter holidays.

Segment Summary:
Blood sugar is an essential part of our overall well-being, but when it’s out of balance you could face serious health risks including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Having too much sugar in the blood, known as hyperglycemia or high blood glucose, is a health risk often associated with diabetes. It occurs when your body has too little insulin (the hormone that transports glucose into the blood), or if your body can't use insulin properly. A fasting blood sugar level (glucose) greater than or equal to 126 is considered too high, but not everyone will recognize the warning signs, which could damage blood vessels that are responsible for delivering blood to vital organs such as your heart, kidneys and eyes.