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 manage your blood glucose to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes from developing.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
American Diabetes Association
These four steps help people with diabetes understand, monitor, and manage their diabetes to help them stay healthy.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
National Diabetes Education Program
This publication discusses diabetes in American Indian/Alaska Native women.
Review Date: March 01, 2011
Office on Women's Health
This site is dedicated to improving diabetes awareness and management in the Asian American population.
Review Date: January 27, 2011
Joslin Diabetes Center
Blood glucose checking is one of the best tools for keeping diabetes in control. Learn more about it.
Review Date: February 05, 2013
American Diabetes Association
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 information about how you can keep your blood glucose under control.
Review Date: January 27, 2011
Healthy Roads Media
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 colds and other illnesses, and more.
Review Date: February 19, 2013
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.
Review Date: January 27, 2011
University of Maryland Medical Center
This simple test can help you determine your risk for having pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
Review Date: January 27, 2011
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.
Review Date: May 04, 2012
American Diabetes Association
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 diabetes.
Review Date: January 25, 2013
National Diabetes Education Program
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.
Review Date: April 07, 2011
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 reproductive system.
Review Date: December 05, 2012
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
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.
Review Date: December 21, 2012
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.
Review Date: January 28, 2011
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.
Review Date: May 16, 2011
National Diabetes Education Program
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 life.
Review Date: January 28, 2011
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.
Review Date: December 21, 2012
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.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
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.
Review Date: February 01, 2011
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, expand your options, and enhance your quality of life.
Review Date: January 28, 2011
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 season.
Review Date: May 07, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Learn to manage your diabetes by eating healthy. This recipe booklet can help you put together healthy meals.
Review Date: January 25, 2012
National Diabetes Education Program
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.
Review Date: December 01, 2010
National Diabetes Education Program
Diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and lead to kidney disease. African Americans have a higher rate of kidney failure than any other group of people. Learn how you can take preventive measures to guard against kidney disease.
Review Date: February 04, 2013
National Kidney Disease Education Program
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.
Review Date: February 09, 2012
National Diabetes Education Program
