Diabetes Videos

Over time, uncontrolled diabetes can wreak havoc on multiple organs, causing serious complications.

Magnifiers, special lenses, and other low-vision devices can make it easier for those with DME to participate in daily activities.

Watch as we break down why you have to worry about high and low blood sugar levels.

Be on the lookout for these signs of insulin deficiency.

What numbers do doctors consider diabetic when testing blood sugar levels?

Those with type 1 diabetes are prone to depression. They’re burdened with constantly having to monitor their condition. So what can lower their stress?

“The future’s already here,” says Mihail “Misha” Zilbermint, MD, with things like continuous glucose monitors and the first immunotherapy drug.

“All this planning that you have to do to maintain a baseline that other people take for granted blows my mind,” Kerri Sparling says.

Using an app, Treina Owen regularly checks her children’s blood sugar, as well as her own. She doesn’t want them to experience complications like she did.

Advancements have been made because people with type 1 demanded better care, says Aaron Turner-Phifer with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

A recent study found as many as 1 in 5 Americans are rationing their insulin to save money. What’s being done to make this vital drug more affordable?

¿Cuáles son los tres factores más importantes para controlaral controlar el nivel de azúcar en la sangre?

What is your doctor looking for when they check your vision and dilate your eyes?

Diabetes can cause changes in your vision, so what signs are important to keep an eye out for?

Diabetic macular edema is a complication of diabetes. What are the signs, and how can you cut your chances of having it?

To stay on the right track, Dwayne Colyer credits several things to help manage his blood sugar.

With advanced kidney disease, doctors usually recommend dialysis. And with that treatment, blood sugar plays a crucial role.

Injections and lasers can help restore vision damaged by DME, a complication of diabetes.

The latest type 2 meds do more than just lower your blood sugar levels.

From test strips to emergency snacks, have this list of diabetes supplies on hand to monitor and stabilize your blood sugar levels.

Is there one special diet for managing diabetes? Should I avoid all sugar and carbs? Here’s the scoop on type 2.

High blood sugar can lead to problems from head to toe. Here’s what to keep an eye out for and how to prevent them.

Simple adjustments to your diet and lifestyle can prevent high blood sugar levels. Is it a matter of the carbs you eat? Or the medicines you take?

For Dwayne Colyer, a continuous glucose monitor and a diet plan made all the difference in controlling his type 2 diabetes.

Get the real deal on these six common myths surrounding diabetes from diagnosis to management.

Type 2 diabetes develops slowly. Learn the most common signs your body isn’t able to regulate sugar levels.

Stock up on these foods to keep your blood sugar levels stable.

Rob, diagnosed with diabetes, details how he sets himself up for success every day with type 2.

Light physical activities can help keep your blood sugar in check. Get moving with these ideas.

A pharmacist shares the most important tools to help you manage diabetes.

A doctor outlines the lifestyle and hereditary factors that can lead to a type 2 diagnosis.

Get the real deal on these six common myths surrounding diabetes from diagnosis to management.

Type 2 diabetes develops slowly. Learn the most common signs your body isn’t able to regulate sugar levels.

Diabetes weakens your immune system, so it’s smart to defend yourself against infection. What vaccine shots should you schedule?

Keeping up with your blood sugar is important, and there are several small ways you can help keep it regulated.

Through her talk show "The Impact with Robin Dorsey," this advocate for diabetes education is helping others manage their disease, even saving lives.

Ina and her doctor sit down to discuss her ongoing treatment for type 2 diabetes, including her diet, exercise, and meds.

Ina's mom was 35 when she died from complications tied to diabetes. And Ina was 35 when she was diagnosed with type 2. That was the motivation she needed to change and stick to healthier habits.

More than half a dozen specialists can help you manage your diabetes, from your primary care doctor to a podiatrist.

Diabetic macular edema often starts as diabetic retinopathy, and if the condition gets worse, it can lead to severe vision loss. But finding it early can protect your eyes from further damage.

Low-carb diets are all the rage, but how do they affect your blood sugar? And what’s the difference between a simple carb and a complex one?

What factors play a role in your blood sugar level, and how can they keep you from needing insulin?

An eye doctor describes goals they set with their patients with diabetic macular edema and what they hope to achieve.

Learn the ins and outs of how this tool keeps your blood sugar from becoming dangerously high or low.

Everyone’s body operates differently, but you should test your blood sugar several times a day and around certain activities. Work with your doctor to figure out a plan that makes sense for you.