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Diabetes

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

When you have type 1 diabetes, your body can’t process blood sugar. Too much sugar in your blood can cause serious health problems. Watch and learn more about type 1 diabetes and how to stay healthy.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

Watch this clip to understand what happens within your body when you have type 2 diabetes, and the importance of keeping your blood glucose levels within a healthy range.

The Importance of Skin and Foot Care

Learn how managing your blood glucose levels will help you to prevent or delay skin and foot problems.

Long-Term Complications and A1c Value

Learn about the connection between your A1c blood test result and your risk for developing the long-term complications of diabetes.

The Risks of Being Overweight

Watch this video to learn the health risks associated with being overweight as well as some of the ways used to determine if you are considered overweight.

Understanding Prediabetes

Learn what the diagnosis of prediabetes is, its risks, and the steps necessary to take in order to prevent it from developing into type 2 diabetes.