Diabetes - Videos
Rap legend and renowned minister Rev Run spreads the word about Type 2 diabetes, a potentially deadly disease that's affecting more than 25 million Americans. Rev Run and his wife, Justine Simmons, recently partnered with Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company specializing in diabetes care, for Ask.Screen.Know., a national education program that helps American adults assess their risk of Type 2 diabetes through preemptive screening. Rev Run and Justine share the simple lifestyle changes they'
1 in 3 people in the US are on track for Type 2 diabetes by 2050. This looming public health crisis is being confronted by a variety of methods, but exercise and diet basics remain crucial. We talk to developers and patients on the front lines.
1 in 3 people in the US are on track for Type 2 diabetes by 2050. This looming public health crisis is being confronted by a variety of methods, but exercise and diet basics remain crucial. We talk to developers and patients on the front lines.
Here's another good reason to enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning it could lower your risk of diabetes.
New research suggest drinking an extra cup, or six, of coffee can decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes. Yes, six.
People with diabetes now face much lower risk for developing serious complications, study finds.
Dentist Dr. Thanos Kristallis shares three warning signs of diabetes that can be found in your mouth, and The Doctors discuss other early signs of diabetes.
JD and Rebecca ask Dr. Andy Baldwin how important it is to get checked for diabetes, and make sure to catch it as early as possible.
Making lifestyle changes like eating healthier, exercising and losing weight can help prevent type 2 diabetes. In this video, Ronald Tamler, MD, clinical director of the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center, explains how simple changes can reduce your risks.
Rev Run and his wife Justine Simmons talk to JD and Rebecca about the importance of knowing your risk for diabetes, and share ways that you can get help.
Forget about multiple injections of insulin a day or a pancreas transplant. A new therapy is helping to treat diabetes without shots or surgery!
Is there an at-home test for diabetes, or do you need to go to the doctor? The Doctors have the answer.
Could you be at risk for diabetes and not even know it? 60 million people are pre-diabetic and don't realize it! Now, a simple blood test could help them before it's too late
For the 26 million Americans living with diabetes, monitoring blood sugar is a crucial, but tedious daily task. Endocrinologist and diabetic, Dr. Jeremy Pettus of the University of California San Diego's department of endocrinology lets us in on the latest technology to help diabetes patients manage their blood sugar from their smart phone.
Sherri Shepherd, Emmy Award-Winning Cohost of The View, had some excellent tips for diabetics who love dessert. "I love food, and food loves me!" Sherri laughed. "But since I'm a type 2 diabetic, I can't turn to cheesecake." Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on Marlothomas.com.
Sherri Shepherd, Emmy Award-Winning Cohost of The View, gave us a few helpful, small steps you can take if you're pre-diabetic in order to avoid developing diabetes. "You really want to look at your carbs as well as sugar intake," she advised us. "When you eat things that are high in carbs, those things convert to sugar." Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on Marlothomas.com.
Sherri Shepherd, Emmy Award-Winning Cohost of The View, had some excellent advice to share with people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. "Don't be scared," she said. "It's manageable!" Sherri wrote her book,Plan D - How to Lose Weight and Beat Diabetes, for people who were scared by their diagnosis and didn't know where to turn. When she was first diagnosed, she had no idea what steps to take in order to deal with her illness, but she has now found great ways to cope.
Sherri Shepherd, Emmy Award-Winning Cohost of The View, went through a very painful and difficult time with her son Jeffrey, and she shared some of that experience with us. When her son was in therapy in Los Angeles, Sherri was faced with the tough decision of whether or not she should bring him with her to New York while she pursued her career in acting and hosting. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on Marlothomas.com.
Animal expert David Mizejewski explains how the venomous gila monster's saliva is being used to treat diabetes in humans. Could the medicine work for you?
Diabetes is a growing problem. Nearly 26 million Americans are diabetic. New research may help the chronic wounds that are often problematic for diabetes patients.
The CDC predicts that one in three people will have diabetes by 2050. Check out how sugar in the foods we eat could be the cause of our diabetic epidemic.
The Doctors share the remarkable story of a 5-year-old girl who helped save her mother from a diabetic coma.
Boston Therapeutics has a new tablet PAZ320 designed to reduce a person's sugar intake by 40 percent. CEO Dr. David Platt believes the tablet will eventually be approved for non-diabetic patients looking to cut back on the copious amounts of sugar prevalent in many processed foods.
A staggering 20 million people living in the U.S. are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Another seven million have this debilitating disease and don't even know it. Find out what causes Type 2 diabetes and how treat the condition so you can get healthy, and fend off conditions associated with this disease, including heart attack, stroke, and blindness.
Recent research finds even a short workout do can good things for your blood sugar. Dr. Darria Long-Gillespie explains why a series of sprints on exercise bikes every couple of days seemed to help a group's improve insulin function.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and for many also the time of year to start thinking about those New Year's Resolutions of taking better care of yourself in general. Self Magazine's Elaine D'Farley offers up some ways to do just that.
The U.S. is facing a Diabetic epidemic with 2/3 of the population overweight or obese and 79 million on the cusp of getting the disease. Since November is National Diabetes Month, Dr. Andy Baldwin is here to share warning signs and prevention tips.
Walnuts are a healthy snack for many reasons. And they're especially good if you have type 2 diabetes. Dr. Kevin Soden, MD, explains how eating walnuts may help people with diabetes prevent heart disease.
Eating low-fat yogurt is a smart move for your waistline. But there may also be benefits to indulging in whole-milk yogurt occasionally. Integrative medical specialist Robin Miller, MD, explains what makes whole-milk yogurt healthful.
