Your health care team is a resource to help you manage your diabetes. Find ways to work with your team so you can successfully manage your disease. [...]
You are the person in charge of your diabetes. Being prepared for your health care visit can help you get the information you need to manage your disease. [...]
Being physically active can help you prevent and manage diabetes. Find out how to take small steps to become more active and keep it up over time. [...]
Making changes to prevent or manage diabetes is about setting goals that work for you. Breaking a goal down into small steps can make achieving it easier. [...]
Sorcy Apostol was initially diagnosed with gestational diabetes while she was pregnant with her second daughter. She was unaware that contracting the condition meant a lifetime risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
When she was finally diagnosed with it in 1986, she called a family meeting to discuss it seriously. The doctor had told her that her daughters also had a lifetime risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. [...]
Losing weight wasn't easy for Latecia, but after seeing her mom live with diabetes, she knew she needed to make changes in her life to prevent the disease. [...]
Making changes in how you care for your health is a matter of trying and learning. It's all about choosing a goal and working toward it. Making a plan and taking the first step will help you reach your goal. These videos can help you get started! [...]
If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel powerful emotions—but you're not alone. Finding support in your family, friends, and community can help. [...]
When you're on the road, it can be hard to stick to your routine when it comes to healthy eating and physical activity. David shares his tips for staying healthy with diabetes when he is on-the-go. [...]
We've got a section full of videos related to Diabetes. Visit the section and listen to various resource persons talk on various topics related to this health condition. [...]
Getting the whole family involved in becoming more active and making healthy food choices can make it easier to lose weight and prevent type 2 diabetes. [...]
The fall season heralds cooler temperatures, Halloween and, of course, football! Tailgating (whether you’re at the game or watching it on TV) is a mainstay of many football games. But as social and fun as it is, overdoing the eating and drinking can wreak havoc on your diabetes control. Learn how to manage your blood sugars – and your weight – while still getting in on the fun. [...]