Diabetes
Learn about diabetes
Learn about the type of diabetes you have, whether you just found out you have the disease or have been living with it for some time. Our topics will teach you about eating well and about controlling your blood sugar levels. You will learn how to manage diabetes and prevent further health problems. You will find helpful tips on how to take care of your feet, and you will learn how to manage other health problems related to diabetes.
Get the information you need in our diabetes and related topics such as:
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Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet .
Gloria's Story: Adding Activity to Help Control Blood Sugar Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes Blood Sugar Testing Times Form Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Carbohydrate Foods Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes Checklist for Shoes and Socks That Fit Well Choosing an Insulin Pump Comparing Artificial Sweeteners Continuous Glucose Monitoring Criteria for Diagnosing Diabetes Dawn Phenomenon Diabetes and Alcohol Diabetes and Constipation or Diarrhea Diabetes and Infections Diabetes Care Plan Diabetes Complications Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School Diabetes in Children: Special Camps Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult Diabetes: Checking Your Feet Diabetes: Cholesterol Levels Diabetes: Counting Carbs Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and 2 Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon Diabetes: How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet Diabetes: Staying Motivated Diabetes: Steps for Foot-Washing Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications Diabetes: Travel Tips Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Diabetic Atypical Neuropathies Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic Neuropathy: Exercising Safely Diabetic Retinopathy Eating Out When You Have Diabetes Gastroparesis Gestational Diabetes Glycemic Index Home Blood Sugar Diary How Diabetes Causes Blindness How Diabetes Causes Foot Problems Insulin Resistance Insulin: Reusing Syringes and Lancets Safely Jerry's Story: Take Prediabetes Seriously Kidney Health Testing for People With Diabetes Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes Living With More Than One Health Problem Metabolic Syndrome Metformin for Diabetes Non-Diabetes Medicines That May Raise Blood Sugar Noninsulin Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes Pancreas Transplant Prediabetes Prediabetes: Exercise Tips Quick Tips: Diabetes and Shift Work Quick Tips: Smart Snacking When You Have Diabetes Quick-Sugar Foods Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome Screening for Gestational Diabetes Sick-Day Guidelines for People With Diabetes Storing Insulin and Prefilling Syringes Symptoms of High Blood Sugar Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes Treating Diabetic Foot Problems Treating High Blood Sugar Treating Low Blood Sugar Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes in Children Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe Exercise Type 1 Diabetes: Your Child's Role in Care Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes: Can You Cure It? Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children Types of Insulin Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) What Is A1c?
A1c Test Albumin Urine Test Blood Glucose Test C-Peptide Test Home Blood Sugar Test Ketone Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Diabetes in Children: Giving Single-Dose Insulin Shots to a Child Diabetes in Children: Preparing a Care Plan for School Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Diabetes: Coping With Your Feelings About Your Diet Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or Medicine Diabetes: Giving Yourself a Single-Dose Insulin Shot Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Diabetes: Using a Plate Format to Plan Meals Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Gestational Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Hypoglycemic Unawareness: Taking Steps to Stay Safe Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy
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