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Diabetes
National Diabetes Education ProgramDHHS. National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Find resources, statistics, news and more to help with diabetes prevention and management.
Diabetes OverviewDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Read about the symptoms, causes, and management of diabetes, as well as how you can prevent it.
About DiabetesDHHS. CDC. NCCDPH. Division of Diabetes Translation.
Learn the basics about diabetes from the Center for Disease Control. Also find:
What I need to know about Carbohydrate Counting and DiabetesDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Learn about the carbohydrates in the foods you eat and, if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, use this meal planning tool to help you stay healthy. Also in Spanish.
MedlinePlus: DiabetesDHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.
Read information related to diabetes, including a definition, causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatments, complications, and more. Also in Spanish.
Risk Factors for Type 2 DiabetesDHHS. NIH. National Diabetes Education Program.
Learn about type 2 diabetes including the risks, complications, and prevention strategies. Also in Spanish.
Talk with Your FamilyDHHS. NIH. NIDDK. National Kidney Disease and Education Program.
Learn ways to talk to your family about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. Download the Family Reunion Health Guide in PDF |1.5 MB.
Diabetes in Older PeopleDHHS. NIH. National Institute on Aging.
Read about diabetes symptoms, tests, and management for older individuals.
Diabetes and PregnancyDHHS. CDC. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.
Managing & Treating Gestational DiabetesDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Read about how a healthy eating plan and physical activity play a role in managing gestational diabetes.
Diabetes, Heart Disease, & StrokeDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Learn more about the link between diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Choose More than 50 Ways to Prevent Type 2 DiabetesDHHS. NIDDK. National Diabetes Education Program.
Important Information about Diabetes Blood TestsDHHS. NIH. National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.
For people of African, Mediterranean, or Southeast Asian heritage
Diabetes and Dietary Supplements: In DepthDHHS. NIH. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Learn about complementary therapies related to diabetes.
What People With Diabetes Need to Know About OsteoporosisDHHS. NIH. NIAMS. Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases - National Resource Center.
Read about the link between diabetes and osteoporosis.
Diabetes and Oral HealthDHHS. NIH. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
Find tips for maintaining good oral health, geared towards people with diabetes.