Diabetes Videos
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Through her talk show "The Impact with Robin Dorsey," this advocate for diabetes education is helping others manage their disease, even saving lives.
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Ina and her doctor sit down to discuss her ongoing treatment for type 2 diabetes, including her diet, exercise, and meds.
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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.
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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?
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More than half a dozen specialists can help you manage your diabetes, from your primary care doctor to a podiatrist.
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What factors play a role in your blood sugar level, and how can they keep you from needing insulin?
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An eye doctor describes the goals he sets with his patients with diabetic macular edema and what he hopes these goals will achieve.
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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.
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Learn the ins and outs of how this tool keeps your blood sugar from becoming dangerously high or low.
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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.
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When your cells reject insulin, sugars can build up in your bloodstream, raising your chances of diabetes. What can you do to stop it?
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What are the signs you took too much insulin? And what can you do quickly to raise your blood sugar?
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What parts of your body does high blood sugar damage? And what can you do to prevent complications?
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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.
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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.
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Your body will let you know when your blood sugar gets too high. What are the signs, and when is it an emergency?
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Know how to navigate the snack table and curb peer pressure next time you attend a gathering.
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Whether it’s a boost in self-esteem or less fatigue, see how steady blood sugar can help your body.
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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.
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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.
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Diabulimia is a term used to describe an eating disorder in which people with type 1 diabetes forgo insulin to lose weight.
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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.
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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.
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It takes several moving parts to keep your diabetes under control. How often should you check in with your doctors?
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The glycemic index measures carbs and how they affect your blood sugar.
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