In the second episode of the Bakersfield Health Channel, Dr. Alvarez discusses diabetes.

Many residents of Bakersfield are at a much higher risk of diabetes, and the consequences of the disease. He discusses the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the symptoms to look out for, how to treat both types, as well as how it can develop into blindness and amputation.

Dr. Alvarez explains to us what sort of lifestyle can increase these risks, and what you should do to avoid increasing them.

Would you like more information about diabetes or our guest. Carlos Alvarez, MD? Visit the Heart, Vascular and Leg centre at www.heartandleg.com/