Learning About Diabetes
Millions of people have diabetes. Although diabetes is a serious health problem, with proper care you can learn to manage your diabetes and lead a full and active life. But first, you need to learn how to take care of yourself.
When you have diabetes, there are two parts to learning to take care of yourself. The first part is to gain the knowledge about diabetes that will help you make good choices. The second part is to develop the skills to put that knowledge to use in your daily life.
This section focuses on general information about diabetes. You can learn about the causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes. You can also get in-depth information about diabetes medications and learn about what is included in a diabetes care plan. Finally, you can look through answers to some common questions about diabetes and how it is treated.
After reviewing this information, go to Managing My Diabetes to learn how to make taking medication, checking your glucose levels, healthy eating, and being active part of your diabetes care plan. Managing My Diabetes can also help you learn how you might reduce your risks for diabetes-related complications, develop skills for solving problems you may encounter, cope with the challenges of living with diabetes, and work effectively with your diabetes care team.
