Managing Diabetes

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you need to learn how to take your blood sugar readings using a home blood glucose meter. Watch this instructional program to learn how to test with accuracy and minimal discomfort. Includes information on target levels, how to treat a blood sugar low, logging, and more.

Learn what to do when you experience the symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Type 2 Diabetes can lead to long-term complications. You can take an active role in your health by getting screened for any complications of diabetes early on before they are major health issues.

Understand how preparing a sick day plan, while you are healthy, can help you manage your diabetes on days which you are ill.

Learn how managing your blood glucose levels will help you to prevent or delay skin and foot problems.

Watch this clip to learn how to recognize the common situations or events that might prevent you from achieving your healthy lifestyle goals, and how your diabetes care team can help.

Understand how overcoming common physical and emotional challenges will help you manage your diabetes.

Watch how the food you eat causes your blood glucose levels to rise and learn why you may need diabetes medication.

Watch this video to learn how the medication insulin helps manage diabetes.

Learn about the different types of insulin, and how each works to manage your blood glucose.

All people with type 1 diabetes, and some people with type 2 diabetes, need to take insulin to control their blood sugar levels. This step-by-step demonstration of how to take insulin by syringe or pen teaches easy and pain-free ways to inject insulin. Also includes tips on storage, preparation, and sharps disposal.

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