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 National Diabetes Education Program
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NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations.

 

About Diabetes and Pre-diabetes

Learn what you need to know about diabetes, including ways to control or prevent the disease. Information for parents, children and high-risk minority populations also is available, including materials in Spanish, Asian and Pacific Islander languages.

Resources for Health, Education,
and Business Professionals

Find patient education materials and diabetes education resources, slide presentations, and tools designed especially for health care professionals, school personnel, and business and managed care.

Awareness Campaigns

Online access to NDEP campaigns and tools, get help starting a campaign and tips for working with the media.

Partnerships

Learn how to work with the NDEP to promote diabetes prevention and control in your community or organization.

Tips for Teens with Diabetes, National Diabetes Education Program, www.YourdiabetesInfo.org, A joint program of NIH and CDC

Online Quiz for Teens with Diabetes, National Diabetes Education Program, www.YourdiabetesInfo.org, A joint program of NIH and CDC

The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands

CE/CME Credit Now Available for Health Care Providers

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Diabetes: A National Plan for Action* outlines the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' initiatives to address diabetes prevention, detection, and
treatment.
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November is National Diabetes Awareness Month

This month and every month, NDEP and its partners spread the word that diabetes is serious, common, and costly, yet controllable and preventable. In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, NDEP is releasing a new radio PSA that emphasizes family history as a risk factor for diabetes. To download “Voices,” visit NDEP’s Campaign Tools webpage.

“What is Type 2 Diabetes?” Informational Video Series

This video series from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and NDEP reviews the symptoms and risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. Each video highlights key components of diabetes management, such as nutrition, physical activity, medicines, and monitoring of blood glucose. It also reviews diabetes complications and recommended screenings and checks for people with diabetes.

2008 Diabetes Numbers At-a-Glance

Designed for health care professionals, the updated 2008 Diabetes Numbers At-a-Glance reference card is a convenient, pocket-sized guide to help diagnose and treat pre-diabetes and diabetes. Use the card to easily find recommendations from the American Diabetes Association for diagnosing and managing patients with diabetes, as well as treatment goals and a diabetes management schedule.

 

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