Extras
Nicole was so frightened of her Type 1 diabetes that she ignored it for years.
Nicole - Southern California
Sugar and the Average American
How does your sugar consumption compare to the average American?
Sugar and the Average American
Valarie - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Dr. Jernigan knows firsthand how hard it can be for Native people to access healthy foods.
Valarie - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The Smith-Holt Family - Minneapolis, MN
For diabetics who can't afford their insulin, the ramifications can be tragic.
The Smith-Holt Family - Minneapolis, MN
Monteil Lee struggles with a diabetes-related wound on his foot that may mean amputation.
Monteil - San Francisco, CA
In rural Appalachia, Laura Grueser works to educate her neighbors about eating healthily.
Laura - Meigs County, OH
Ed's life’s work has been developing an artificial pancreas to take over diabetes care.
Ed - Boston, MA
Blood Sugar Rising is a PBS special that follows the diabetes epidemic in the U.S.
Blood Sugar Rising Preview
David Alvarado and Blood Sugar Rising with Spanish Captions
David Alvarado introduces Spanish captions for Blood Sugar Rising.
David Alvarado and Blood Sugar Rising with Spanish Captions
Blood Sugar Rising Preview with Spanish Subtitles
Azúcar en Aumento es un especial sobre la epidemia de diabetes en los Estados Unidos.
Blood Sugar Rising Preview with Spanish Subtitles
This clip from Blood Sugar Rising explains what diabetes is, and how it affects the body.
What Is Diabetes?
See the amazing breakthroughs in diabetes-related technology in the last 5 decades.
Revolutionizing Diabetes Care
How does the environment you live in affect your chances of becoming diabetic?
Diabetes in Our Communities
In past years, insulin prices have skyrocketed, and uninsured people are paying the price.
The Cost of Insulin
Learn how The Bigger Picture Project is working to raise awareness around diabetes.