Diabetes Materials for Study or Distribution by Health Care Professionals

• Diabetes Information for Health Care Professionals
• One-Pagers for Patients
• Posters
• Fact Sheets and Brochures
• Larger Publications
• Sources of More Diabetes Education Materials

Diabetes Information for Health Care Professionals

1. Diabetes Fact Sheet: Recommendations for Persons Undergoing Blood Glucose Monitoring in Evacuation Centers for the Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Transmission
   http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/news/docs/disasters.htm
   This fact sheet outlines safety procedures for blood glucose monitoring in group residence settings. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
2. Hurricane-Related Information for Health Care Professionals
   http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp 
   Includes information pertinent to diabetes-related care, including dialysis, medical devices, hand hygiene, and infection control. Fact sheets available in printer-friendly format.
   
3. Emergency Wound Management for Health Care Professionals
   http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/woundcare.asp
   The risk for wound injuries during and after a natural disaster is high, and wound care is of particular importance for individuals with diabetes. Any wound or rash has the potential for becoming infected and should be assessed by a health-care provider as soon as possible. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
4. Tetanus Prevention
   http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/psa/tetanus.asp 
   People with diabetes are at increased risk of contracting tetanus from wound injuries sustained during a natural disaster. Reported tetanus is about 3 times more common in people with diabetes and fatalities are about 4 times more common. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
5. Sharps Disposal
   http://www.fda.gov/diabetes/lancing.html#4
   FDA information about sharps disposal containers and needle destruction devices.
   
6. Safe Use of "Tanker" Water for Dialysis
   http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/watertanker.asp
   This document provides guidance for both the suppliers of water and dialysis facilities for using water delivered by tanker trucks in emergency situations.
   
7. National Diabetes Fact Sheet
   http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/factsheet11.htm
   This fact sheet provides general information and national 2007 estimates on diabetes in the United States. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
8. Successes and Opportunities for Population-Based Prevention and Control: At A Glance 2011
   http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/ddt.htm  
   A summary of the prevalence, complications, and cost of diabetes in America, and CDC’s efforts to address the disease. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
9. Diabetes Numbers at a Glance
   http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/NumAtGlance_Eng.pdf [PDF–154 KB] 
   Use this handy pocket guide for a quick listing of American Diabetes Association recommendations for diagnosing pre-diabetes and diabetes and for managing your patients with diabetes. In printer-friendly format.
   
10. Diabetes and Aging
    http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/about/dateline/spri02/8.htm
    Information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases about diabetes in older people, and differences in diabetes management for this age group.
    
11. Kidney Community Emergency Preparedness and Response
    http://www.kidney.org/help/index.cfm
    This Web site, provided by the National Kidney Foundation, provides essential information to help kidney health care professionals before and during emergencies. It includes a toll-free telephone help line, links to regional end-stage renal disease networks and related emergency preparedness resources, and mental health resources.

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One-Pagers for Patients

1. High and Low Blood Glucose Symptoms and Causes
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/_files/handouts/I_A01b_HO.pdf [PDF – 200 KB]
   En Español: Síntomas y causas de un nivel alto o bajo de la glucosa
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/_files/handouts/I_A01b_HO_sp.pdf [PDF–206 KB] 
   An illustrated one-page handout, in printer-friendly format.
   
2. Examples of Treatments for Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/_files/handouts/I_A01b_HO.pdf#examples [PDF–200 KB]
   En Español: Ejemplos para de tratamiento de la Hipoglucemia
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/_files/handouts/I_A01b_HO.pdf#examples [PDF–200 KB]
   An illustrated one-page handout, in printer-friendly format.
   
3. Foot Care Checklist
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/diabetesatwork/_files/handouts/I_B_03b_HO.pdf [PDF–104 KB]
   An illustrated one-page handout, in printer-friendly format.
    
4. Signs of Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
   http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/tcyd/heart.htm#signs
   A page from Take Charge of Your Diabetes listing symptoms of heart, blood vessel, and circulation problems.

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Posters

1. Working Together to Manage Diabetes
   http://www.ndep.nih.gov/publications/PublicationDetail.aspx?PubId=110 
   This interdisciplinary color poster can be used by health professionals in exam or waiting rooms to help educate patients on controlling "the ABCs of Diabetes", and specific actions patients can take in collaboration with their eye, foot, dental professionals and pharmacists to control diabetes. In printer-friendly format.
   

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Fact Sheets and Brochures

1. Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes; Now What?
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/_files/factsheets/nowhat.pdf [PDF 52 – KB] 
   A 3-page fact sheet about the basics of diabetes self-care, for those who are newly diagnosed. In printer-friendly format.
   
2. Diabetes in Older People - A Disease You Can Manage
   http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/diabetes-older-people-disease-you-can-manage 
   La diabetes en las personas mayores: una enfermedad que usted puede controlar
   http://www.nia.nih.gov/espanol/publicaciones/la-diabetes-en-las-personas-mayores  
   A 10-page, large-print brochure talking about the basics of diabetes in older people. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
3. Diabetes Myths
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/_files/factsheets/II_A_01_FS.PDF [PDF – 21 KB] 
   A 2-page fact sheet listing common myths about diabetes, and the correct information disproving them. In printer-friendly format.
   
4. Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime
   http://www.ndep.nih.gov/publications/PublicationDetail.aspx?PubId=67
   En Español: Cuide sus pies durante toda su vida
   http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/Feet_broch_Eng.pdf [PDF–4.9 MB] 
   A 16-page, large-print, illustrated booklet explaining the importance of foot care for people with diabetes, a daily foot check routine, and advice for safe foot care. In printer-friendly format.
   
5. Control Your Diabetes for Life
   http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/pubs/TipsFeel_Eng.pdf [PDF–456 KB]
   This 2-page brochure concisely presents the tests, target numbers, and action plan for diabetes self-management. In printer-friendly format.
   
6. Si Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón
   (If You Have Diabetes, Take Care of Your Heart)
   http://www.ndep.nih.gov/publications/PublicationDetail.aspx?PubId=115 
   This 8-page, large-print, bilingual (Spanish and English), illustrated brochure explains the link between diabetes and heart disease, and encourages patients to take steps to control their blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. In printer-friendly format.
   
7. What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes
   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm
   En Español: Lo que debo saber sobre alimentación y la diabetes
   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm 
   This 49-page illustrated brochure gives a rundown on the dietary components of different foods, meal planning, and how food affects blood glucose. Includes a printable meal plan chart to fill out. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
8. Lifestyle Changes for Living with Diabetes
   http://www.healthinaging.org/aging-and-health-a-to-z/topic:diabetes/info:lifestyle-and-management/ 
   This 8-panel brochure explains dietary, exercise, and other health-related changes older people can make to prevent or control diabetes. Available in printer-friendly format.
   

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Larger Publications

1. Take Charge of Your Diabetes
   http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/tcyd/index.htm
   En Español: Controle su Diabetes
   http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/controle/index.htm 
   This book, written in easy language with large print and illustrations, explains the basics of diabetes management: what problems diabetes can cause and how to prevent them, how to work with a health care team, the importance of lowering high blood glucose and blood pressure, and helpful community resources. Includes simple record pages to track glucose and other test results, sick day routines, and health care provider information. Available in printer-friendly format.
   
2. Your Guide to Diabetes
   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/type1and2/index.htm
   En Español: Guía para personas con diabetes tipo 1 y tipo 2
   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/type1and2/index.htm 
   This guide, written in easy language with large print and illustrations, also explains the basics of diabetes management. Available in printer-friendly format. Record pages to fill out are contained within the printable version. Short lists of action steps for insulin users and action steps for non-users can also be printed alone as a handout.

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Sources of More Diabetes Education Materials

1. Diabetes Frequently Asked Questions
   http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/faq/index.htm
   Information on diabetes prevention and management, including exercise, routine health care and self-care, diabetes complications, high-risk groups, and financial coverage of services.
   
2. Diabetes & Me
   http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/index.htm
   Links to additional resources about diabetes and its effects, physical activity, healthy eating, and diabetes prevention.
   
3. National Diabetes Education Program
   http://www.ndep.nih.gov
   A partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations.
   
4. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
   http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
   A service of the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
   
5. Diabetesatwork.org
   http://www.diabetesatwork.org/diabetesatwork/index.cfm
   A partner with the National Institute of Health’s National Diabetes Education Program, addressing diabetes in the workplace.