Learning about diabetes
If you have diabetes, you are not alone. Millions of people today have diabetes. Diabetes cannot yet be cured, but it can be managed. You can lead a full, active life with diabetes. The first step is learning how to take care of yourself.
When you have diabetes, there are two parts to learning how to take care of yourself. The first part is to get information about diabetes so you can make good choices. The second part is to develop the skills to put your diabetes information to use in your daily life.
This section focuses on general information on diabetes. You can learn about the causes, signs, and symptoms of diabetes. You can also get more information about diabetes medicines and learn about what is included in a diabetes care plan. Finally, you can get answers to some common questions about diabetes and its treatment.
After you review this information, go to Managing My Diabetes. There you'll learn about these important parts of your diabetes care plan: taking medicine, checking your blood sugar levels, healthy eating, and being active. Managing My Diabetes can also help you learn how to reduce your risks for diabetes-related health problems, develop skills for solving problems, cope with the challenges of living with diabetes, and work effectively with your diabetes care team.
