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Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have "pre-diabetes" -- blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Learn how to man... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

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These four steps help people with diabetes understand, monitor, and manage their diabetes to help them stay healthy. ... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

Also available in: Spanish 

Describes what Type 2 diabetes is, its signs and symptoms, risk factors, tests, and what to do to prevent it and control it.... Details >

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

This publication discusses diabetes in American Indian/Alaska Native women.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Find out if you are at risk for diabetes and prediabetes.... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

This site is dedicated to improving diabetes awareness and management in the Asian American population.... Details >

Joslin Diabetes Center  

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet answers common questions about diabetes, a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Information includes symptoms and types of diabetes, plus treatment and cure for the ... Details >

Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

Blood glucose checking is one of the best tools for keeping diabetes in control. Frequent testing and good record-keeping give you, your child, and the health care team the most accurate possible pict... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

Learn about the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies to treat diabetes. For more information, talk to your heatlh care provider. ... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish   

Some people can control their diabetes with diet and exercise. Other people need to take a pill or insulin to control their blood glucose. This video, also available in audio and print, provides infor... Details >

Healthy Roads Media   

This page provides basic information on diabetes and its complications. It also offers tips on how to be active, eat right, and prevent this disease.... Details >

Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

Also available in: Spanish 

This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. It is designed for people who have diabetes and their caregivers.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

As a person with diabetes, your daily routine involves schedules and planning. An emergency can seriously affect your health. Plan and prepare before disaster strikes. ... Details >

New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services  

Also available in: Spanish 

Diabetes is a serious disease. The good news is that there are things you can do to take control of diabetes and prevent its problems.... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

This document dispels some common myths about diabetes, including people with diabetes can't eat sweets or chocolate, eating too much sugar causes diabetes, people with diabetes are more likely to get... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

Undetected and uncontrolled diabetes can have serious side effects, such as blindness, heart disease, nerve disease and kidney disease. This tool can help you assess your risk for diabetes.... Details >

University of Maryland Medical Center  

Also available in: Spanish   

This simple test can help you determine your risk for having pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. ... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

Find phone numbers and information on pharmaceutical companies who manufacture diabetes medications and supplies and may be able to help with your needs.... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

Learn how diabetes can affect different parts of women’s body and what can be done to prevent most of these problems. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Learn how diabetes can affect different parts of your body and what you can do to prevent most of these problems.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

If you have a mother, father, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes, you are at risk for developing the disease. Talking about your family health history is the first step to preventing type 2 diabe... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

An overview of financial resources that may be helpful in diabetes care: Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance. Includes suggestions for obtaining help from local resources.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Use this online resource to locate a diabetes educator near you. You may search for an AADE member by selecting a state from the map, or search by provider name, city or zip code.... Details >

American Association of Diabetes Educators  

Find an AACE member endocrinologist in your area who treats diseases relating to the endocrine system, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, obesity, and conditions related to the reprodu... Details >

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists  

Use this food and activity tracker to help you figure out if you are eating more than your body needs.... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

Learn how you can prevent pregnancy complications by following your doctor's advice regarding blood glucose (blood sugar) levels while you're planning your pregnancy.... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

Monitoring your blood glucose is easy with the tracking log. Just print out and fill in your daily glucose levels. Bring your tracking log to your next doctor’s visit. ... Details >

American Heart Association  

Heading out of town? Leaving your troubles behind? Off on an important business trip? Whenever you travel, your diabetes comes along with you. Here are some helpful diabetes travel tips.... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, occurs when blood levels of glucose drop too low to fuel the body's activity. Here are some tips to prevent hypoglycemia.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish 

It is important that you take care of yourself and prevent or delay some of the serious problems diabetes can cause. Here are four key steps to help you control your diabetes and live a long, active l... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

This tip sheet provides help for women with a history of gestational diabetes prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Learn how to lower your children’s risk for developing the disease.... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

This tip sheet, designed especially for African Americans, offers more than 50 ways to prevent diabetes.... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

People living with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as heart attack or stroke. Learn what you can do to reduce your risk of CVD.... Details >

American Heart Association  

Personalize MyFoodAdvisor to meet your needs and help you manage diabetes. Set your goals and track your progress. Save your favorite recipes and create shopping lists to save you time and money. ... Details >

American Diabetes Association  

This site will give you successful strategies for living with diabetes. It provides in-depth information on healthcare approaches that can improve your health, complement your regular medical care, ex... Details >

Beth Israel Medical Center - Continuum Center for Health & Healing  

Do you have a chronic health condition? Learn which health conditions increase your risk of getting the flu or experiencing flu-related complications and special steps you should take during flu seas... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Pregnancy and diabetes presents unique challenges. Consider the goal — tight blood sugar control — and what you can do to achieve it. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Also available in: Spanish 

Research studies have found that moderate weight loss and exercise can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes among adults at high-risk of diabetes. ... Details >

Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

Also available in: Spanish 

This document helps patients learn about blood sugar management with a comprehensive chart to record blood sugar, meals, and medicines. Also includes checklists of things to do for good diabetes care.... Details >

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Also available in: Spanish 

Describes how diabetes can damage feet and skin, plus tips on how to care for feet and skin to prevent these complications.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish 

Describes the damage that diabetes can do to kidneys and outlines steps that people with diabetes can take to prevent or lessen kidney complications.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish 

Learn how diabetes can damage your nervous system and things you can do to stay healthy.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet is about the tooth and gum problems caused by diabetes. You will learn what you can do each day to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems.... Details >

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Learn how to control your diabetes and lower your risk of sexual and urologic problems.... Details >

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Learn how to prevent type 2 diabetes.... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

Learn to manage your diabetes by eating healthy. This recipe booklet can help you put together healthy meals. ... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

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This publication offers tips to help Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at risk for type 2 diabetes move more and eat less to reduce overweight and lower their risk for diabetes.... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

Diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney disease. Get checked for kidney disease.... Details >

National Kidney Disease Education Program

Also available in: Spanish 

Learn what happens to blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, how diabetes medicines work, and what you can help prevent health problems.... Details >

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

One way to take care of your diabetes is by being physically active. This document tells you some important precautions you should be aware of before starting physical activity. ... Details >

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

The Fat Counter is designed to help you keep track of the number of fat grams and calories you eat. It shows the grams of fat and calories for more than 1,500 commonly eaten foods. ... Details >

National Diabetes Education Program

Also available in: Spanish 

This guide explains what diabetes is, daily care for diabetes type 1 and type 2, blood glucose levels, and where to find help to manage your diabetes. ... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health