How to manage diabetes: Expert Q&A

UChicago Medicine endocrinologist Farah Hasan, MD, FRCP, FACE, FACP, and registered dietitian Kim Kramer answered questions about managing diabetes, the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, how to control diabetes and more. Click "Show More" to view a full table of contents of the topics discussed.

Table of Contents:
0:01:03 What is an endocrinologist?
0:01:20 How do you get diabetes?
0:02:02 Does eating a lot of sugar cause diabetes?
0:02:45 Are artificial sweeteners dangerous?
0:03:23 What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
0:04:55 Are more people getting diabetes? How can we prevent diabetes?
0:07:13 I was just diagnosed with diabetes, what should I do?
0:07:52 What is type 1.5 diabetes?
0:09:57 My diabetes returned, why can't exercise work to stop it now?
0:11:08 How does stress affect type 2 diabetes?
0:12:02 What lifestyle changes should I make if I have diabetes?
0:16:12 How does periodontitis relate to diabetes?
0:16:38 What should I know about foot and eye care if I have diabetes?
0:18:58 How often are diabetic meds changed?
0:19:50 Why is having good blood sugar so important if I have diabetes?
0:20:54 How often should people check their blood sugar?
0:21:22 What is the ideal breakfast for a diabetic?
0:22:02 What is chromium picolinate and is it effective in treating diabetes?
0:22:56 How many carbs per meal is ideal for diabetics?
0:23:49 Is diabetes reversible?
0:26:10 Is cinnamon good in lowering your sugar?
0:26:54 If I have high blood sugar, should I avoid eating?
0:28:01 Is it common for type 2 diabetics to fluctuate in weight during the first few months or years after being diagnosed?
0:29:16 Why does my blood sugar spike to 400 overnight? Should I talk to my doctor?
0:30:18 How often should we test liver and kidney when we're diabetic?
0:30:40 How effective are homeopathic remedies for diabetes?

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