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What You Need to Know

If you would like some information about diabetes in a print-friendly format, check out the fact sheets below. From a helpful guide on reading food labels to information on insulin and monitoring your blood sugar, the fact sheets below will give you a quick overview and help you with the management of your diabetes.

  • Diabetes and Carbohydrates (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes and Dental Health (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes and Exercise (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes and Insulin (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes and Pregnancy (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes and Stress (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes and Your Eyes (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes Complications (English and Spanish)

  • Diabetes Medicines (English and Spanish)

  • Family Planning for Women Living with Diabetes (English and Spanish)

  • Food Labels (English and Spanish)

  • Foot Care (English and Spanish)

  • Goal Setting (English and Spanish)

  • Hyperglycemia (English and Spanish)

  • Hypoglycemia (English and Spanish)

  • I Have Diabetes. What Should I Eat? (English and Spanish)

  • Monitoring (English and Spanish)

  • Sick Day Care (English and Spanish)

  • Snacks and Cooking Tips (English and Spanish)

  • Understanding Diabetes (English and Spanish)

  • What is Prediabetes? (English and Spanish)

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