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Diabetes

Criteria for Diagnosing Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin?
Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and 2
Non-insulin medicines for type 2 diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes: Can You Cure It?
Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults

Prediabetes

Prediabetes
Prediabetes: Exercise Tips
Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Diabetic Focal Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy: Exercising Safely

Self-Care for Diabetics

Care of Your Skin When You Have Diabetes
Care of Your Teeth and Gums When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes: Checking Your Feet
Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet
Diabetes: Steps for Foot-Washing
Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet
Diabetes: Tracking My Feelings
How Diabetes Causes Foot Problems

Healthy Eating

Diabetes: Cholesterol Levels
Diabetes: Coping With Your Feelings About Your Diet
Diabetes: Using a Plate Format to Plan Meals
Eating Out When You Have Diabetes
Form for Carbohydrate Counting
Quick Tips: Smart Snacking When You Have Diabetes
Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes

See Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for more information about how you can help manage diabetes through meal planning, healthy eating and lifestyle choices.

Low-glycemic Foods

Diabetes: Eating Low-Glycemic Foods

Carb Counting

Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin

Checking Sugar Levels

Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies
Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar
Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels

Insulin

Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot
Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump
Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump?

Hypoglycemia

Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin
Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Medicine
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) in People Without Diabetes
Low Blood Sugar Level Record
Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar

Hyperglycemia

Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies
High Blood Sugar Level Record
Symptoms of High Blood Sugar

Diabetes Complications

Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes and Alcohol
Diabetes and Infections
Diabetes Care Plan
Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems
Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult
Diabetes Complications
Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon
Diabetes: How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes
Diabetes: Staying Motivated
Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications
Diabetes: Travel Tips
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
How Diabetes Causes Blindness
Laser Photocoagulation for Diabetic Retinopathy
Metformin for diabetes
Non-insulin medicines for type 2 diabetes
Quick Tips: Diabetes and Shift Work
Sick-Day Guidelines for People With Diabetes
Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator
Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes

Others’ Stories

Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes
Gloria's Story: Adding Activity to Help Control Blood Sugar
Jerry's Story: Take Prediabetes Seriously
Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes

Last Updated: June 2021

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