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One reason why so many people around the world are dying prematurely of diabetes is because of ignorance about its dangers. When diabetes is undiagnosed or uncontrolled, there’s a high risk of complic... Details >
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New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) provides full-text health information for consumers about diabetes in both English and Spanish.... Details >
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If you don’t control your diabetes, you might start to have complications from diabetes. Diabetes can cause blindness, heart attack or stroke, kidney failure and amputations (loss of foot or leg). You... Details >
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Some people can control their diabetes with diet and exercise. Other people need to take a pill or more than one pill. Some people need to take insulin to control their blood glucose.... Details >
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Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Good control requires a careful blend of diet, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, and medication. People who take steps to control their diabetes can... Details >
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Browse this site for basic definitions for some general or specific medical and scientific terms, symbols and acronyms that are often used when talking or writing about diabetes. This site is designed... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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A free on-line health risk assessment offered by the American Diabetes Association to assist you in determining your risk of having undiagnosed diabetes. To find out if you are at risk answer the ques... Details >
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If you have diabetes, make sure you take care of your mouth. People with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections, especially periodontal (gum) disease.... Details >
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If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts and nail problems. ... Details >
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This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about diabetes, a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. The fact sheet includes information on the symptoms and types of diabetes. ... Details >
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The information presented in this booklet will help you to manage your diabetes. The booklet is designed for use with forms that you can personalize to meet your individual needs. You can print the fo... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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If You Have Diabetes, Take Care of Your Heart (Si Tiene Diabetes, Cuide su Corazón) campaign encourages Hispanic and Latino Americans with diabetes, and their families, to control not only their blood... Details >
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A general overview of the types of diabetes and information on the appropriate medications for Type I and Type II diabetes. The various types of medications are listed and described and their potenti... Details >
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This booklet is about the tooth and gum problems caused by diabetes. You will learn what you can do each day and during each year to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems.... Details >
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Follow a healthy lifestyle, eat healthy foods, and keep physically active to help control diabetes. If you have diabetes, be an active member of your diabetes care team: you, your doctor, dietitian, a... Details >
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Because diabetes is a systemic disease affecting many different parts of the body, ideal case management requires a team approach. The podiatric physician, as an integral part of the treatment team, h... Details >