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.

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• Health Topics
• Medical Tests
• Medications
• Make a Wise Decision
• Take Action

Health Topics

Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Retinopathy

Gastroparesis

Gestational Diabetes

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) in People Without Diabetes

Laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy

Metabolic Syndrome

Organ Transplant

Prediabetes

Sick-Day Guidelines for People With Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes: Children Living With the Disease

Type 1 Diabetes: Living With Complications

Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease

Type 1 Diabetes: Recently Diagnosed

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes in Children

Type 2 Diabetes: Living With Complications

Type 2 Diabetes: Living With the Disease

Type 2 Diabetes: Recently Diagnosed

Medical Tests

Blood Glucose

Glycohemoglobin (GHb)

Home Blood Glucose Test

Ketones

Microalbumin Urine Test

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

Medications

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for type 2 diabetes

Amylinomimetics for diabetes

Biguanides for type 2 diabetes

Incretin mimetics for type 2 diabetes

Insulin for gestational diabetes

Insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Meglitinides for type 2 diabetes

Selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4 inhibitors)

Sulfonylureas for type 2 diabetes

Thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes

Make a Wise Decision

Should I get an insulin pump?

Take Action

Carbohydrate counting for children with diabetes

Carbohydrate counting for people who use insulin

Carbohydrate counting for people with diabetes who do not use insulin

Carbohydrate counting when you have gestational diabetes

Caring for yourself when you have diabetes and poor vision

Dealing with low blood sugar from insulin for diabetes

Dealing with low blood sugar from medications for type 2 diabetes

Dealing with low blood sugar in children taking only oral medication for diabetes

Dealing with low blood sugar when you have gestational diabetes

Dealing with low blood sugar when your child takes insulin

Dealing with your feelings about the diet for diabetes

Foot care for people with diabetes

Giving an insulin injection to a child with diabetes

Giving an insulin injection to an adult with diabetes

Home blood sugar monitoring

Home blood sugar monitoring for children with diabetes

Home blood sugar monitoring when you have gestational diabetes

Living with an insulin pump

Managing poor eyesight from diabetes

Planning for pregnancy when you have diabetes

Preparing and giving an insulin injection when you have gestational diabetes

Preventing high blood sugar emergencies from diabetes

Preventing high blood sugar emergencies in children with diabetes

Using a food guide for people with diabetes

Using a plate format for people with diabetes

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		Last Updated: May 26, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Steven L. Schneider, MD - Family Medicine
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