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Diabetes HealthSense

Resources for living well

Diabetes HealthSense provides easy access to resources to help you live well and meet your goals—whether you have diabetes or are at risk for the disease.

Live well. Eat healthy. Be active.
It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

Use the options on the left to find resources to help you get started.

Partnering with Your Diabetes Care Team

Your health care team is a resource to help you manage your diabetes. Find ways to work with your team so you can successfully manage your disease.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Getting the whole family involved in becoming more active and making healthy food choices can make it easier to lose weight and prevent type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Eating with Diabetes

Making changes in the way you eat can be difficult. Learn about small steps for healthy eating to help you manage your weight..

Healthy Eating at Family Gatherings and Special Events

Family gatherings and special events can be hard for people working to manage or prevent diabetes. Learn about ways to stay on track when it comes to healthy eating at special events.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Losing weight wasn’t easy for Latecia, but after seeing her mom live with diabetes, she knew she needed to make changes in her life to prevent the disease.

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Need help getting started, or feeling overwhelmed? Take a look at some of the resources below to help you get on the right track.

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Cope with Stress and Emotions

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Be Active

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Eat Healthy

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Manage Your Weight

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Make a Plan

Change begins with just one step. Make a plan to achieve your goals.

Health Care Professionals

Find research articles and resources for facilitating behavior change in your practice.