About 34.8 million Americans are living with diabetes, according to the CDC. ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses the small changes you can make to lower your risk of diabetes as November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month. | ABC News Live

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. More than 38 million people in the U.S. live with diabetes and the CDC says many adults with the disease remain undiagnosed. But early detection and treatment are critical to prevent potentially dangerous medical complications. CNN's Mandy Gaither tells us about the early signs and symptoms of diabetes. Video courtesy CNN. | CNC3 Television, Trinidad and Tobago