More than 30 million Americans have diabetes – that’s about 1 in 10 adults – and 90 to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. A Touch of Sugar dives into the diabetes healthcare epidemic that affects every community in the United States, told through the voices of people united in their struggle with this chronic disease. Diabetes management doesn’t occur in isolation. These stories bring to life the emotional challenges, social factors and public perceptions that have a significant impact but go unnoticed far too often.
Created in collaboration with Merck, directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy and narrated by acclaimed actress and producer Viola Davis, the film attests to the resiliency of the human spirit and challenges the national perception of life with type 2 diabetes. Interviews with patients and their loved ones, as well as doctors, advocates and thought leaders in the space, explore the larger diabetes ecosystem at work and help to reinforce type 2 diabetes as an urgent public health issue that cannot be ignored, especially among underserved populations.
As Shenekqual prepares for her wedding, Stewart heads to Capitol Hill, Niurka provides for her family and Susie searches for the support she needs, A Touch of Sugar sheds light on how we must fight the stigma associated with the disease and confront this epidemic – one patient and one community at a time.
Click here to view the film.
THANKS TOCYD TEAM!!! I just watched this, wept, found new vigor for advocacy and a little bit more love for those with type 2. Also, super cool to see Bill in the film!! Movie star!!!
I am a T1D who loves your ONE conferences in San Diego.
This film is so good about recognizing the systemic issues about maintaining decent control of your diabetes as a type 2. Worth the watch!!!
Thanks for your comments, Heather – so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I am a registered nurse at CVS Health. CVS Health recently purchased Aetna Healthcare.
CVS has employee groups and I am an executive member of our Black Colleague Resource Group (BCRG).
I would love to have access. BCRG, is excited and embraces documentary.
Thank you
A. Samori Johnson
Hello,
If you are interested in seeing the film, all you have to do is click the link below, and then click at the top of the page where it says, “Click here to view A Touch of Sugar”.
https://americasdiabeteschallenge.com/
If there is anything else I can assist you with, please email me at: lynne@tcoyd.org.
Thanks!
There is no link that’s says to watch
Hi Steven.
I just reached out to them and they said the pop-up window to request to watch the film will be back up later this week.
I would like to view A Touch of Sugar. Thank you.
Here is the link for more info on the film:
https://americasdiabeteschallenge.com