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	Learning Center Diabetes Learn about diabetes Learn about the type of diabetes you have, whether you just found out you have the disease or have been living with it for some time. Our topics will teach you about eating well and about controlling your blood sugar levels. You will learn how to manage diabetes and prevent further health problems. You will find helpful tips on how to take care of your feet, and you will learn how to manage other health problems related to diabetes. Get the information you need in our diabetes and related topics such as: Prediabetes. Type 2 Diabetes: Living With the Disease. Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease. Gestational Diabetes. Diabetes: Taking care of your feet. Health Topics Medical Tests Medications Make a Wise Decision Take Action Health Topics Dawn Phenomenon and the Somogyi Effect Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Diabetic Nephropathy Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic Retinopathy Gastroparesis Gestational Diabetes Laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy Metabolic Syndrome Organ Transplant Prediabetes Sick-Day Guidelines for People With Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes: Children Living With the Disease Type 1 Diabetes: Living With Complications Type 1 Diabetes: Living With the Disease Type 1 Diabetes: Recently Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes: Living With Complications Type 2 Diabetes: Living With the Disease Type 2 Diabetes: Recently Diagnosed Medical Tests Blood Glucose C-Peptide Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c, A1c) Home Blood Glucose Test Ketones Microalbumin Urine Test Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Medications Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for type 2 diabetes Amylinomimetics for diabetes Biguanides for type 2 diabetes Incretin mimetics for type 2 diabetes Insulin for gestational diabetes Insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes Meglitinides for type 2 diabetes Selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4 inhibitors) Sulfonylureas for type 2 diabetes Thiazolidinediones for type 2 diabetes Make a Wise Decision Diabetes: Should I get an insulin pump? Diabetes: Should I get pregnant? Take Action Diabetes and vision problems: Performing daily diabetes tasks when you can't see well Diabetes in children: Checking blood sugar in a child Diabetes in children: Counting carbs Diabetes in children: Dealing with low blood sugar Diabetes in children: Giving insulin shots to a child Diabetes in children: Preparing a care plan for school Diabetes in children: Preventing high blood sugar Diabetes in children: Preventing low blood sugar Diabetes: Checking your blood sugar Diabetes: Coping with your feelings about your diet Diabetes: Counting carbs if you don't use insulin Diabetes: Counting carbs if you use insulin Diabetes: Dealing with low blood sugar from insulin Diabetes: Dealing with low blood sugar from medicines Diabetes: Giving yourself an insulin shot Diabetes: Living with an insulin pump Diabetes: Preventing high blood sugar emergencies Diabetes: Taking care of your feet Diabetes: Using a food guide Diabetes: Using a plate format for eating Gestational diabetes: Checking your blood sugar Gestational diabetes: Counting carbs Gestational diabetes: Dealing with low blood sugar Gestational diabetes: Giving yourself insulin shots Pregnancy and diabetes: Planning for pregnancy Vision problems: Living with poor eyesight Top of Page Last Updated:April 16, 2008 Author:Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Print Help If you have health-related questions, always ask your healthcare professional. This information does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Mercy and Healthwise disclaim any warranty or liability for your use of this information, and this information is not intended to represent the ethical and religious beliefs of Mercy. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Privacy Policy. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. To learn more visit Healthwise.org © 1995-2009 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

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