Take Charge of Your Diabetes

This book (138 pages) will help you take important steps to prevent problems caused by diabetes. You’ll learn:

• What problems diabetes can cause
• How to work with a health care team to prevent problems
• Why it is important to get your blood glucose closer to normal
• How to find out about resources in your community to help you prevent problems

Contents

• Introduction
• Controlling Diabetes
• Keeping Track of Your Blood Glucose
  • Testing Your Blood Glucose Each Day
  • Getting a Lab Test
  • Low Blood Glucose
  • High Blood Glucose
  • Taking Care of Yourself When You’re Sick
  • Managing Your Diabetes at Work, School, and in Travel
• Feelings About Having Diabetes
• Eye Problems
• Kidney Problems
• Heart and Blood problems
• Nerve Problems
• Foot Problems
• Dental Problems
• Vaccinations
• Women and Diabetes
• Keeping Records
• Appendices
  • Glossary
  • Resources