All Articles ByProf. Julio Weinstein

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.