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About
Diabetes What Is Diabetes? Diabetes Control Diabetes Prevention Resources on Children and Adolescents More Diabetes Resources Diabetes Organizations NDEP's Publications Catalog |
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| Your doctor says you have
diabetes. This section will help you learn how to take care of your
diabetes and prevent some of the serious problems that diabetes can
cause. Here are four key steps to help you control your diabetes and live a long and active life. 1. Learn about diabetes. 2. Know your diabetes ABCs. 3. Manage your diabetes. 4. Get routine care to avoid problems. You may want to share this information with your family and friends so that they too will understand more about diabetes and how they can help you control your diabetes. As you learn more about diabetes, be sure to ask your health care team any questions you might have. For more information and tips about how to control your diabetes and live a long, active life, check out any of the materials below. |
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Four Steps to Control
Your Diabetes For Life Learn more about diabetes and the 4 steps you can take to control your diabetes and live a long, active life.
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7 Principles for Controlling Your
Diabetes for Life This booklet expands on the 4 Steps to Controlling Your Diabetes for Life, providing in-depth information on comprehensive diabetes care. Print version (PDF* 224k) Order Brochure |
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Tips for Feeling Better and Staying
Healthy Need some new ideas to help stick with your diabetes care plan? Get useful tips to help control your diabetes, feel better, and stay healthy. Print version (PDF* 64k) Order Tip Sheet |
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Tips for Helping a Person with Diabetes Have a loved one or friend who has diabetes? Want to help them manage the disease? Here are 7 tips that can make a big difference in their lives. Print version (PDF* 192k) Print version in Spanish (PDF* 540k) Order Tip Sheet |
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If You Have Diabetes, Know Your
Blood Sugar Numbers If you have diabetes, you need to know your blood sugar (glucose) numbers. Learn more about how to measure your blood glucose levels, what those levels should be, and the differences between the A1C test and the finger-stick test. Print version (PDF* 508k) Order Brochure |
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Be Smart About Your Heart People with diabetes have a greater risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than those who don?t have the disease. You can reduce your risk by controlling the ABCs of diabetes: A is for A1C, B is for Blood Pressure, and C is for cholesterol. Learn more about the link between diabetes and heart disease and take action to control the ABCs of diabetes. Use the handy wallet card to record and track your ABC numbers and to help reach your goals. Print version (PDF* 264k) Order Brochure Learn the facts about the link between diabetes and heart disease. Print version (PDF* 188k) |
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Tiene Diabetes, Cuide Su Corazón (If You Have Diabetes, Take
Care of Your Heart) If you are a Hispanic and Latino American with diabetes, you have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. But you can reduce your risk. more> |
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Take
Care of Your Heart - For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders If you are an Asian American or Pacific Islander with diabetes, you have a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke. But you can reduce your risk. more> |
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The Power to Control Diabetes Is
In Your Hands Learn more about the importance of self-monitoring your blood glucose levels and the Medicare benefits that help pay for diabetes equipment and supplies. Print version (PDF* 484k) Order Brochure |
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Expanded Medicare
Coverage of Diabetes Services Fact Sheet If you have diabetes and are eligible for Medicare benefits, there are two new services to help you control your diabetes better. Learn about the diabetes self-management training and the medical nutrition therapy services now available from Medicare and where you can get more information on these services. Print version (PDF* 1,223k) Print version in Spanish (PDF* 266k) Html version Html version in Spanish Order Fact Sheet |
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Take Care
of Your Feet for a Lifetime Diabetes is the leading cause of amputation of the foot or leg. As many as half of these amputations, however, might be prevented through simple, but effective foot care practices. Print version (PDF* 272k) Print version in Spanish (PDF* 4,987k) Html version Html version in Spanish Order Brochure
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Recipe
and Meal Planner Having diabetes doesn't mean you can't enjoy delicious meals. This bilingual (Spanish and English) meal planner is complete with recipes for every day of the week and tips to control diabetes with tasty foods. Appetizing photographs and a practical design make the meal planner a terrific addition to any kitchen. |
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Other Resources: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse Take a look at all of the additional resources the NIDDK has to offer. "Control Your Diabetes. For Life." Campaign Learn more about the importance and benefits of diabetes control. "Be Smart About Your Heart. Control the ABCs of Diabetes" Campaign Learn more about the link between diabetes and heart disease. "The Power To Control Diabetes Is In Your Hands" Campaign Learn more about the importance of self-monitoring and Medicare benefits for people with diabetes. *PDF files require
the free
Adobe Acrobat Reader application for viewing. |
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