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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.

Physical Activity: Practical Tips and Action Steps

Being physically active can help you prevent and manage diabetes. Find out how to take small steps to become more active and keep it up over time.

Getting Ready for Your Diabetes Care Visit

You are the person in charge of your diabetes. Being prepared for your health care visit can help you get the information you need to manage your disease.

Living with Diabetes: Finding the Support You Need

If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel powerful emotions—but you're not alone. Finding support in your family, friends, and community can help.

Diabetes Travel Tips

Diabetes doesn’t keep David from traveling. But he makes sure he plans ahead when he takes a trip. Learn about some of David’s tips for traveling with diabetes.

Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Sorcy has changed her family's eating and activity habits to help manage her diabetes—and to prevent the disease in her daughters.

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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.