It is wise for everyone — with or without diabetes — to listen and learn about being healthy. No matter how much you know about being healthy there is always more to learn!

Listening is not the only way to learn. We can also learn by reading and by watching. It is wise for us to learn in different ways and from different people. We can learn many things from people who face daily challenges. Here is a website that encourages kids to learn and think about challenges http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/kidhome.htm.

People who are hearing or speech challenged can communicate and learn by using sign language. In the United States, American Sign Language, also known as ASL, is the third most popular language used. For more information on ASL visit http://www.hear.com/nih-asl.shtml.*

Those who are blind or visually challenged can learn by using the Braille system. Braille is a code that blind people can use to read and write. For more information on Braille see: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/kblindpage.htm  or http://www.braille.org.* 

Many people who live well with diabetes have learned to listen and are healthy because of their good ways. People with diabetes often have stories to share about their struggles for balance in their lives.

We can listen and learn about healthy living from our parents, grandparents, and other elders. We can ask them what they have learned about healthy living from their experiences.

We can also listen and learn from our friends, doctors, nurses, and many others to learn more about diabetes. It is important for us to ask questions about things we do not understand just like we ask our teachers questions at school. You can write your questions down and ask a health care professional.

Also, we can learn about diabetes and healthy living from reading good books and visiting safe Web sites like The Eagle’s Nest.