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2009 Medicare Eligibility and Diabetes
This guide explains in simple terms what Medicare Part A, B, C, D, Medigap and traditional Medicare are. The guide also includes important information about related coverage for..
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African Americans and Diabetes: Take Charge of your Health
Did you know that African Americans have twice the risk of getting diabetes as Caucasians? Take charge of your health by learning more about the tests that you should have to..
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Blood Sugar Results Card
Use these handy cards to record your blood sugars before and after each meal, bedtime and early morning. They are easy to use and you can take them with you when you go to visit..
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Control Your Diabetes With Exercise
If you have diabetes, take note. Exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. That's because physical activity helps your body use your blood sugar more..
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Could You Have Diabetes?
Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes, but one in three do not know they have it until they have symptoms...
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Diabetes and Heart Disease: The ABCs of Prevention
If you have diabetes, you're probably well aware of its potential complications; kidney failure, blindness and amputation are among the worst. But two out of three people with..
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Diabetes and Summertime Foot Care
Think twice before you step barefoot onto the driveway to grab the morning paper or walk across the beach...
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Diabetic Eye Disease
If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of developing eye disease. Diabetes specialists recommend you take steps to protect your vision and make sure to have your eyes..
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Don't Let Diabetes Get You Down: Preventing a Low Blood Sugar Emergency
One minute you're feeling fine and the next you're sweaty, shaky and dizzy. If you have diabetes, you might be having symptoms of low blood sugar. This condition is called..
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Health Evaluation and Test Records
This simple tool can be used to record the types of services, tests and their results to help you or your loved one manage their diabetes care. There is also room to record any..
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Healthy Eating Toolkit
Meal Planning is a very important part of living with diabetes. It’s easy to learn how you can plan the portions that are right for you. Take a look at the dinner plate and..
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Hispanics and Diabetes
Did you know that Hispanics have twice the risk of getting diabetes as other Americans? Take charge of your health by learning more about the tests that you should have to help..
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How Diabetes Affects Your Feet
From morning to night, your feet work hard. By the time you are 50, your feet will have taken you 75, 000 miles. Whatever your age, if you have diabetes or are at risk for..
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Menopause and Diabetes
By Ellie Rodgers, Contributing Writer For a woman with diabetes, going through menopause offers a few extra challenges. As in other women, declining hormone levels may cause..
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Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies When You Have Diabetes
Blood sugar control is a key part of any diabetes treatment plan. Your doctor gave you a blood sugar target and your mission is to stay in that range. But, despite your best..
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Testing Your Blood Sugar Using Different Sites
Most of the time, your fingertips can be used to test your blood sugar; however, there are other areas on your body that can also be used. This guide will provide answers to four..
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Traveling With Diabetes
For most people, packing for a trip means remembering to bring the toothpaste and plenty of underwear. However, if you have diabetes, you have more things to worry about. Going..
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
We need food to give us energy. The carbohydrates we consume are eventually broken down into a simple sugar called glucose. Glucose then passes into the bloodstream, where it..
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What Matabolic Syndrome is and How you can manage it (What is Metabolic Syndrome)
By Jenilee Matz, M. P. H. , Staff Writer You may already know that being overweight can raise your risk for many diseases. But having a lot of weight around your middle may also..
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When You Have Diabetes: How to Manage Your Blood Sugar During Menopause
By Ellie Rodgers, Contributing Writer For a woman with diabetes, going through menopause offers a few extra challenges. As in other women, declining hormone levels may cause..
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