Problem: Article: Oxford and Cambridge are great places to study and look very good on a CV. One in five member of the Parliament actually went to Oxbridge! In a few cases, you may wish to consider top universities overseas, or another university for a specialist degree (e.g. Mechanical Engineering). You might also want to study in another European country to enjoy other cultures or learn a language.  Make sure to visit Oxford and Cambridge. You can access the colleges and talk to the students. You can also contact the universities and colleges through their webpages or by phone. Don't send emails to the lecturers and professors. They don't deal with general queries and are already busy enough. If you haven't studied in the United Kingdom before, look at the criteria online or contact the admission teams. They have very specific criteria for each country on the planet. Your A-Levels will determine if you are admitted or not. As a teenager, you will be expected to work over 40 hours a week for some subjects, so make sure you are willing to dedicate yourself to the hard work.  Your A-Level results are extremely important. If you feel you will be able to achieve highly when taking more than three A-Level results, then feel free to do so. However, the number of results is far less important than the grades. It is better to do better with three A levels (at least AAA or higher, dependent on course and university), than to do less well with four or more. Most Admissions Tutors will agree with this. It is not mandatory to disclaim your GCSE grades but they are often used to distinguish between entrants due to the high number of A's achieved at A level. As they are not mandatory, there is officially no level to reach. In practice, the better they are, the more likely you are to be accepted. Your choice of A-Levels needs to reflect your desire to study a discipline. You cannot study medicine if you never had an interest in science. It’s always a good idea to check in advance what is needed in your aspiring field. It's also a great idea to make sure you are passionate about your subject, don't just do it for Oxbridge, for a job or because you are good at it. You will be slogging it out for the next three or more years, make sure It's something you can enjoy. The interviewer will also be looking out for this passion. Think ahead. Your degree will decide what you do in life. You should realise that you might not work in history, even if you have a degree in the field. Decide what’s right for you and don’t let others choose for you. Many applicants will have perfect grades at GCSE and A-Levels. When all else is equal, depending on what program you're in, Oxbridge may look at your life and at who you are to decide who has done the extra mile.  Gain leadership experience. Having responsibilities and the ability to lead a team is always a way to shine. Try to become the captain of your sport team or the president of your debating club. Volunteer with charitable organizations. Helping others and showing that you care about your surrounding will make you look like a valuable addition to a community. Engage with cultural activities. Oxbridge is based on traditions and history. Even if you want to study science, show that you care about the past and the culture. Ultimately though, extra-curricular activities are not the be-all and end-all. The people reviewing your application will be academics, so it is much more important to show a genuine passion for your subject and to back up your claims with evidence. This can include listing relevant books you have read, films or documentaries you have watched, or events you have attended.
Summary: Decide if Oxbridge is right for you. Decide if you are willing to commit yourself early. Decide what you want to study at University. Consider rounding out your application with extracurricular activities.

Problem: Article: While the following steps describe actions that are generally helpful for people with high blood sugar and associated health problems, they will not be as effective as specific recommendations tailored to your health problems and characteristics. Visit your doctor or doctor-recommended nutritionist regularly to check on progress and keep an eye out for possible health problems that result from high blood sugar. While exercise reduces blood sugar in the long run, it can actually increase your blood sugar in the short term by encouraging your body to produce glucose (sugar) to fuel your muscles. If you have diabetes or other health issues that require testing your own blood sugar, it's important to check your blood sugar levels before you begin exercising and about every 30 minutes during exercise. A doctor or drugstore may be able to provide you with a blood glucose meter or testing strip for testing your blood sugar. If you are diabetic, it's important to adapt your exercise routine to the results of a blood sugar test, as mentioned above. Decide whether exercising is safe at this time using these instructions, or the instructions your doctor provides for your specific case:  If you blood sugar is lower than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L), raise your blood sugar before exercising. A small snack containing carbohydrates should accomplish this, such as fruit or crackers. If you do not eat any carbohydrates and exercise anyway, you risk experiencing shakiness and anxiety, falling unconscious, or even entering a coma.  If the test result is between 100 and 250 mg/dL (5.6–13.9 mmol/L), no action is required unless your doctor instructed you otherwise. Continue to exercise. If you are diabetic, and especially if you have type 1 diabetes, you should not exercise when blood sugar is high without first testing for ketones. These are substances that cause serious health problems if they build up, and exercising might increase their levels. Test your urine for ketones using as ketosis test strip from a drugstore, following the instructions carefully. Do not exercise if ketones are present, and test regularly if ketone levels are moderate or high. Seek medical attention immediately if you have very high ketone levels or if the ketone levels don't drop after 30–60 minutes. If your blood sugar is higher than 300 mg/dL (16.7 mmol/L), do not exercise. Wait for 30–60 minutes without eating, and test again to see if your blood sugar has dropped to a level that is safe for exercising. Let a doctor or nurse know if you experience this high level of blood sugar frequently or for several hours at a time. . Exercise helps convert glucose into energy, makes your body's cells more sensitive to insulin, and reduces excess fat, which is associated with high blood sugar. The more active you are, the less likely you are to have problems with high blood sugar.  Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day, for at least 5 days a week. In total, you should exercise 150 minutes or more each week.  Try to find an exercise that you enjoy; this way you will be more likely to stick with it in the long run. Fast walking, swimming laps, or bicycling are common choices. If you have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, keep an eye out for signs that the exercise may be causing health problems. If you feel faint, have chest pain, suddenly feel short of breath, or notice blisters or pain in your feet, stop and call your doctor.
Summary:
Consult a doctor about an exercise plan. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels before and during exercise. Decide how to exercise based on the results of your blood sugar test. Perform a ketone test if your blood sugar is above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L). Perform frequent, moderate exercise Stop exercising and call a doctor if you experience pain or blisters.