Taking Charge: Diabetes Extended
Table of Contents
- Taking Charge: Diabetes
- Did You Know?
- Fastest Growing Disease
- What is Diabetes?
- Should I Be Concerned?
- Effects of Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Good News
- What Should I Do?
- Warning Signs
- Warning Signs II
- Uncontrollable Risk Factors
- Prevent Diabetes
- Whats Tests Are Needed?
- Take Charge of Eating Habits
- What Else Can I Do?
- What Else Can I Do? II
- Signs of Low Blood Sugar
- Signs of High Blood Sugar
- Control Your Blood Sugar
- Helpful Tips
- Helpful Tips II
- Good Health Habits
- Learn More
- Contact Info
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- More helpful tips
- Wear a diabetes necklace, tag, or bracelet
- Build meals around fruits, vegetables, and grains; snacks are part of your total diet
- Wear socks and shoes that fit
- If you don't feel well, STOP and check blood sugar
- Check your feet daily for blisters, redness, cuts, or sores
- Balance your portion sizes:
- Proteins - Size of the palm of your hand
- Starch - Size of your fist for each portion
- Fruits & vegetables - Fill your 2 hands