Diabetes Highlights

Dr. David Katz explains why even normal weight people could fall victim to diabetes.

If you are a diabetic and struggle with insulin injections, watch Dr. Francine Kaufman explain the latest breakthrough in diabetes treatment.

In this edition of EmpowHER's "HER Week In Health" for the week of September 16, 2011 Bailey Mosier talks about how birth control pills may actually affect women’s memory. We’ll also learn that serving your children a glass of milk a day can be instrumental to their long-term health. And lastly, we’ll take a very real and very serious look at the way parent’s alcohol intake at home affects their teenage children.

Dr. Lee explains how high levels of bad cholesterol affect diabetic patients, and how to keep it in a safe level.

Pop sensation Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers lives with type 1 diabetes. He gives 13-year-old Rachel, who is one of his biggest fans and also a diabetic, some inspirational words.

Learn which factors increase the risks of having diabetes.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not properly produce, use or break down insulin, a vital hormone that converts sugars from food and maintains daily metabolism. Dr. Lisa describes how diabetes affects metabolism

Russell H. Greenfield, M.D. explains the glycemic index and how certain foods are clasified.

Dermatologist Dr. Glynis Ablon explains that brown, scaly spots on the legs may be a sign of diabetic dermopathy.

One of the adverse side effects of diabetes is preventable early onset blindness. WatchMojo.com learns about a specialized eye exam that tests for diabetic retinopathy and other diseases like glaucoma.

In this episode of Pure and Simple with Michel Nischan, we're going to look at the different types of sugars and which ones are more appropriate for sweet tooth diabetics.

Scientists have discovered that diabetes and obesity aren't just coming from the drive-thru, but also your family tree.

Learn about the consequences of diabetes and how they can be prevented.

Tony award-winning actor and S.T.A.N.D. advocate Ben Vereen was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2007 after experiencing dry mouth, fatigue, and frequent urination. He joins The Doctors to share his story and show how your best diabetes advocate is yourself.

Learn how the bionic pancreas assists type 1 diabetics by secreting insulin in response to elevated blood sugar levels.