Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Diabetes. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for Pregnant Women


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Gestational diabetes is a kind of diabetes that can happen during pregnancy. It usually goes away after delivery.

Gestational diabetes is treated by controlling blood sugar. Some women can do this with a special diet for diabetes and staying active. Other women will need insulin shots or diabetes pills.


Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Sunday, July 26, 2009

How to Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

How to Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
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This easy-to-read tip sheets contain the basics about reducing risk for type 2 diabetes for children and their families. Includes a list of resources for more information.


Source: National Diabetes Education Program

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your teeth and gums healthy

Prevent diabetes problems: Keep your teeth and gums healthyClick on the image to download publication

This information is about the tooth and gum problems caused by diabetes. You will learn what you can do each day and during each year to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems.

Source: National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Living with Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Living with Diabetes bulletin
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Getting your blood sugar under control is important – but not enough.

It’s also important to control blood pressure and cholesterol.

Diabetes is a serious disease – but you can still live a long and
healthy life! Here’s what you need to know.

Source: NYC/ Health