When people hear the words blood sugar, they often think of diabetes.

But the truth is, everyone has blood sugar, and it plays a vital role in how your body functions every single day.

From the energy you have to get through work to your ability to focus, exercise, sleep, and even regulate your mood, blood sugar affects far more than most people realize. Understanding how it works isn’t just important for people living with diabetes—it’s valuable knowledge for anyone who wants to support their long-term health.

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Some graphic novels impress you with their artwork.

Others captivate you with their storytelling.

The Book of Murmurs by Candice Purwin attempts to do both, creating a lush fantasy world filled with witches, magical creatures, folklore, and emotional themes of grief and identity. While its breathtaking artwork and imaginative world-building make it unforgettable, the story occasionally becomes tangled in its own mythology.

Even so, it’s an ambitious debut that fantasy fans should have on their radar.

Hearing the words “you have prediabetes” can feel terrifying.

Suddenly every food choice feels loaded.
Every craving feels like a moral failure.
And the internet quickly turns into a confusing mess of fear, shame, and people telling you to completely overhaul your life overnight.

But here’s the truth:

Prediabetes is common.
It does not mean you’ve failed.
And in many cases, healthy lifestyle changes really can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Not through punishment.
Not through perfection.
And definitely not through starving yourself or becoming obsessed with “clean eating.”

Small, sustainable changes matter more than extreme ones.

There’s a specific dread that arrives with the first truly warm day.

You open your closet.

And suddenly everything feels… smaller.

Shorts feel shorter.
Tank tops feel louder.
Fabric feels thinner.
Your body feels more visible.

Summer doesn’t just change the temperature.
It changes how exposed we feel.

Every year it happens.

The sun comes out. The days get longer. People start saying things like:

“You must feel better now that it’s nice out.”

“Go outside — that always helps.”

“It’s too beautiful to be depressed.”

And suddenly, you’re sitting in the same mental fog… just with brighter lighting and a little more guilt.

Because if the sunshine doesn’t fix you, what will?