Nearly 24 million people in the US have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is preventable with diet and other lifestyle changes, yet the disease is still on the rise, especially in children 10 to19 years old.±

Diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin - a hormone that regulates blood sugar - or the insulin doesn't work properly. The outcome is a sugar build up in the blood, causing complications like cardiovascular disease, eye and kidney problems, and nerve damage.

Take a deeper dive into diabetes with our Health Insights video series to learn more about the importance of managing your blood sugar levels, the right time to start insulin therapy, and the crucial role nutrition and exercise play in controlling your symptoms.