In the middle of all the holiday-planning hustle and bustle, take note that November is American Diabetes Month, and according to diabetes.org, nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States are living with diabetes, and another 54 million people are at risk. So how can one protect him or herself and learn more?

People should be aware of three main factors: blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels. All three should all be checked regularly.