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Diabetes Information

Below you will find some general information about diabetes. If you have specific questions related to your plan of care, please contact your care provider.

Nutrition Guidelines

Good nutrition helps control blood sugar. A well-balanced meal plan includes foods from all of the food groups. More …

Diabetes & Exercise

Exercise is an important part of a diabetes management plan. Activity and exercise help insulin work better. More …

Diabetes Dictionary

In this glossary, you will find definitions of terms you will hear when discussing diabetes with your care provider. More …

All About Insulin

Learn more about the different types of insulin, how they work, and why they are prescribed together. More …

Oral Medications

Learn more about oral diabetes medication. More …

Managing Diabetes on Sick Days

“Sick” means having a fever, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or congestion. When you have diabetes there are some special concerns. More …

Monitoring Your Blood Sugar

Everyone who has diabetes should check his/her blood glucose (sugar) level between visits to their diabetes care provider. Find out why. More …

Reproductive Health & Diabetes

Poor control of blood sugars can affect your reproductive health, regardless of your age. More …

Syringe & Lancet Disposal

Learn how to properly dispose of your syringes, pen needles, and lancets. More …

Complications

When blood sugars are uncontrolled (too high or too low), it can cause complications that can interfere with your quality of life. More …