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