Diabetes Videos

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.

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.

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.

For years, an acclaimed chef hustled in a high-stakes industry, neglecting his health and eating poorly. That is until a toe infection ended in an amputation and a surprise diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. The fear of heart failure motivates him toward a healthier lifestyle. Find out what's on his plate now.

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Uncontrolled diabetes can damage your ability to see well. Blurred and distorted vision are signs of diabetic macular edema. What four things can you change to keep good eyesight?

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.

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

Work these activities into your daily routine to help manage diabetes.

Controlling blood sugar starts at breakfast. Here are some tips to eat smart affordably.

Keep your stress in check to control diabetes and raise your overall happiness.

With diabetes, dinner doesn’t have to be a chore -- or a bore. Take the guilt and guesswork out of supper with these tips.

Boost your health to the next level. Everything from wearing the right shoes to your stress level affects how well you live with diabetes.

Exercise is a key to successful diabetes management. Ensure you have the right snacks on hand to avoid dangerous blood sugar dips.

Diabetes doesn’t have to be scary. What questions should you ask to ease worries and take the guesswork away from managing this condition?

All diabetic people need a team of experts who can help make informed, successful decisions.

Not all carbs make your blood sugar skyrocket. Check out what foods to eat, and avoid, for stable levels.

Regular exercise helps prevent diabetes-related complications. Use these tips to make sure you break a sweat with your blood sugar in check.

Conquer your anxiety over needles with these tips.

Some key symptoms of low blood sugar may fade over time once you have diabetes.