Diabetes Videos

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

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.

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

Follow the evolution of blood sugar tests for diabetes, from the discovery of the disease in 1500 B.C. to the introduction of the artificial pancreas in 2016.

When your cells reject insulin, sugars can build up in your bloodstream, raising your chances of diabetes. What can you do to stop it?

What are the signs you took too much insulin? And what can you do quickly to raise your blood sugar?

What parts of your body does high blood sugar damage? And what can you do to prevent complications?

Know how to navigate the snack table and curb peer pressure next time you attend a gathering.

When you manage your type 2 diabetes and meet one of your health goals, celebrate your success! Choose a healthy reward to keep you motivated and your weight in check.

Even if you have the right combination of diet, exercise, and medication, blood sugar swings can still happen. Here are a few simple things you can do right now to lower that number.

Whether it’s a boost in self-esteem or less fatigue, see how steady blood sugar can help your body.

Your body will let you know when your blood sugar gets too high. What are the signs, and when is it an emergency?

Soon after a diabetes diagnosis at 9 years old, Erin Akers grew tired of being defined by this condition and the need to maintain a perfect weight and blood sugar number. Akers shares her struggle with diabulimia and how she helps others navigate a path to recovery.

Soon after a diabetes diagnosis at 9 years old, Erin Akers grew tired of being defined by this condition and the need to maintain a perfect blood sugar number. Akers shares her struggle with diabulimia and how she helps others navigate a path to recovery.

Diabulimia is a term used to describe an eating disorder in which people with type 1 diabetes forgo insulin to lose weight.

Diabetes burnout happens when this disease becomes too stressful to manage day in and day out. We offer a few strategies to help you stay on track with your treatment plan.

Alpha-lipoic acid is a compound the body makes naturally. It’s an antioxidant that helps your body run the way it should, and though more research is needed, some experts believe it may help people manage conditions like diabetes.

It takes several moving parts to keep your diabetes under control. How often should you check in with your doctors?

The glycemic index measures carbs and how they affect your blood sugar.

Learn the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and how to spot a dip or spike in your blood sugar.

Some carbs can make your blood sugar spike. Here’s a list of smart swaps to help manage your diabetes.

Why do you get blood sugar swings, and what you can do to dodge them?

Lunch doesn’t have to be complicated or bland just because you have diabetes. Here are some ideas for the office, home, or on the go.