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Diet And Nutrition

WebA healthy diet is central to the management of diabetes. When you have diabetes you have to know a lot about food because food affects your blood sugar, your body weight, and …

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Monitoring Your Blood

WebContinuous glucose monitors can help you achieve your target blood glucose control. The Alarms for high and low blood sugars and trend alarms allow earlier intervention and help …

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Living With Diabetes

WebIn this section, you will learn key strategies for managing your diabetes and reasons to control your blood sugar: Diet and nutrition: Choosing a balanced diet. Activity and …

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

WebDiabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) – a condition brought on by inadequate insulin – is a life-threatening emergency usually affecting people with type 1 diabetes. Although less …

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Resource Materials

WebIn this section, you will find materials to assist your patients with learning about diabetes and diabetes management: Handouts Illustrations Links Other resources Handouts The …

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Good Fats, Bad Fats

WebWhen you eat “good” fats in place of “bad” fats, these “good” fats can help protect your body against heart disease by lowering your blood cholesterol levels. However, even these …

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Insulin Administration

WebInsulin is administered by two routes of delivery: Injection Infusion Injection Insulin syringe: This is the most common insulin delivery method. The classic injection device is an …

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Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

WebIn this section you will learn: Basic Facts About Diabetes: The definition, symptoms, diagnosis, and goals of treatment. What is type 2 diabetes?: Information about how …

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Type 2 Diabetes FAQs

WebType 2 diabetes is a genetic disease. The risk is highest when multiple family members have diabetes, and if the children also are overweight, sedentary and have the other risk …

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Insulin Treatment Tips

WebTips for Storing Insulin. Keep opened vials at room temperature. Discard opened vials after one month. Refrigerate unopened vials not in use between 36-46 degrees Fahrenheit. …

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Getting started with exercise

WebThe goal is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise. Start modestly and then work up to sessions that last 30 minutes or more. The goal frequency is at least …

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