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More than 20 million people in the United States suffer from type 2 diabetes and tens of millions more are at risk. The BLOOD SUGAR & FEARS video offers simple steps that can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, such as choosing healthier foods, increasing physical activity and losing 5 to 7 percent of body weight. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://wwwcdc.gov/cdctv/BloodSugarFears

Wes Studi, Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, expresses concern for American Indians and Alaska Natives by detailing the symptoms of flu and emergency warning signs for children and adults and urges them to seek medical care right away if ill to recover from flu. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html

Wes Studi, Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, expresses concern about the higher threat that H1N1 flu poses to American Indians and Alaska Natives for hospitalization and severe problems. Studi advises Native people to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and their communities from influenza. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html

Wes Studi, Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, counsels American Indians and Alaska Natives with seasonal or H1N1 flu to ask their healthcare provider about prescription medicines called antivirals. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html

Wes Studi, Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribe member, urges American Indians and Alaska Natives to "Take 3" as the best way to protect themselves, their families and their tribal communities from flu and the H1N1 virus: get vaccinated, prevent the spread of germs and take antivirals. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/Take3

Wes Studi, Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, explains how American Indians and Alaska Natives are at risk for the flu. Mr. Studi reaches out to tribal communities and offers ways to prevent the spread of flu and protect the circle of life. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/CircleOfLife

If you think 2009 H1N1 flu cant affect you, your family, or your friends—think again. Take sixty seconds to watch a video that reminds you why vaccination is so important. All of the excuses any of us make dont stand a chance against this serious disease. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/podcasts

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Roche, the maker of the antiviral medicine Tamiflu®, have said that the available supplies of liquid Tamiflu® for children are limited. If your doctor prescribes Tamiflu® capsules for your child and your child cannot swallow them, the prescribed capsules may be opened and mixed with a sweet thick liquid and given that way. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv

During a severe flu outbreak including the new H1N1 flu, many people could be sick at the same time. There also may be more hospital stays and deaths than during a regular flu season. Some of us may become anxious about whether we have this new illness and whether we need medical help. Find out the warning signs of the flu. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/

Remember the expression Take two and call me in the morning? Well, when it comes to influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is best to Take Three. It could save your life. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/