TODAY 3rd Hour: TODAY’s Checklist — what you need to know about diabetes. June Diane Raphael on new film “8-Bit Christmas.” Dining with Skyler’s twist on the chicken pot pie.

<p>As part of our “TODAY’s Checklist” series, NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar has what you need to know about diabetes. Plus, catching up with June Diane Raphael — all about her new film, “8-Bit Christmas.” Also, it’s Make Ahead Monday! Skyler Bouchard, also known as “Dining with Skyler,” has a twist on the classic chicken pot pie.</p>