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Learn about Diabetes ............................................................ 1. What is diabetes? .............................................................. 2. What is prediabetes?......................................................... 3. What are the signs and symptoms.
We publish a series of professionally authored leaflets on diabetes and related health which are freely available below as pdf download, audio file or as hard copy upon request. We are committed to providing high-quality, clearly communicated, evidence-based healthcare information.
We publish a series of professionally authored leaflets on diabetes and related health which are freely available as pdf download, audio file or as hard copy upon request.
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are the most common, but there are also other types of diabetes. Prediabetes is when blood sugar levels are high, but not high enough to be diabetes. Gestational diabetes is when changes during pregnancy can make it hard for the mother’s body to make and use insulin.
About Diabetes: Causes, types, risk factors, clinical and personal management. Living with Diabetes: Routine and preventative for improved diabetes health. Complications: Types and preventions. Treatment: Treatment types based on the type of diabetes. Helpful Tools: Diabetes coping skills, including downloadable tools.
What is diabetes? Diabetes is when your blood glucose*, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood and your main source of energy. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in your liver and muscles. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body’s cells to use for energy.
•Diabetes is a life-long disease, but you can control it by eating right and moving your body more. Most people with diabetes also have to take pills, insulin shots or other medicines. Use this guide to learn the skills you need to take charge of your diabetes. You can take this one step at a time. “This book helped me get started.”
