Type 1

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can cause serious health complications, so it's important to take an active role in managing the disease. This series, produced in partnership with American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), reviews the AADE7 Self-Care BehaviorsTM, seven approaches to healthier behavior for people with diabetes.

Knowing how to read the food label will help you calculate carbs and make healthier food choices.

This condition, a complication of diabetes, is a buildup of toxins in the blood. It is a medical emergency that can be life-threatening.

Learn how the physical stress caused by illness and an injury can cause your glucose level to rise.

Watch this to help understand how you can prepare for sick days and continue to manage your diabetes.