Being in the hospital can happen any time of the year, but when it occurs during the holidays it can seem pretty unfair.

Mass shootings such as the one in Las Vegas earlier this fall have highlighted the need for bystanders to learn first aid techniques to stop bleeding.

Mass shootings such as the one in Las Vegas earlier this fall have highlighted the need for bystanders to learn first aid techniques to stop bleeding.

Diabetes is a medical condition in which sugar or glucose levels build up in your bloodstream. "Managing diabetes is a daily challenge to keep blood sugar levels in the desired range. Balancing the food you eat with exercise and medicine (if prescribed) will help you control your weight and keep your blood glucose in the healthy range," explains Adam Kelman, Endocrinologist, Valley Medical Group.

Diabetes is a medical condition in which sugar or glucose levels build up in your bloodstream. "Managing diabetes is a daily challenge to keep blood sugar levels in the desired range. Balancing the food you eat with exercise and medicine (if prescribed) will help you control your weight and keep your blood glucose in the healthy range," explains Adam Kelman, Endocrinologist, Valley Medical Group.

Losing or maintaining weight over the holidays can be a struggle. While the average holiday weight gain is about 3% of body weight, or 3.35 lbs, research shows that although weight gain can be slight for some, it can also last a lifetime.