self-management

Marti Funnell, diabetes nurse educator and former chair of the NDEP, gives a brief description of the National Diabetes Education Program. [...]

"Control Your Diabetes. For Life." campaign public service announcement. Produced by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). http://ndep.nih.gov [...]

Family Reunion (Control Your Diabetes. For Life.) This PSA was produced by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). http://ndep.nih.gov [...]

Future Generations (Control Your Diabetes. For Life.) This PSA was produced by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). http://ndep.nih.gov [...]

Get Real! You Don't Have to Knock Yourself Out to Prevent Diabetes. This PSA was produced by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). http://ndep.nih.gov [...]

Diabetes doesn't keep David from traveling. But he makes sure he plans ahead when he takes a trip. Learn about some of David's tips for traveling with diabetes. [...]

Family gatherings and special events can be hard for people working to manage or prevent diabetes. Learn about ways to stay on track when it comes to healthy eating at special events. [...]

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. [...]