About Diabetes

• Facts about diabetes

  Get the facts about diabetes. Find out what causes diabetes, who can get it and what are the symptoms associated with diabetes. Understanding what is diabetes is the first step to taking care of it.

• Are you at risk for diabetes?

  Many Americans are at risk for diabetes and don't even know it. Find out what the diabetes risk factors are, as well as key indicators that should prompt you to get testing for diabetes.

• Diagnosing diabetes

  American Diabetes Association Committee has published guidelines for diagnosing diabetes. Find out what these guidelines and when you should consider getting diabetes treatment.

• 10 tips for better control

  Get some basic tips on how to better control your diabetes. This diabetes information gives you practical, day-to-day tips to help you with your disease.

• Exercising and diabetes

  Exercise can be an influential factor in diabetes treatment. Get information on how exercise can help diabetics improve not only their overall health but also their insulin intake.

• Is your meter accurate?

  Besides "What is Diabetes?", "Is My Glucose Meter Accurate?" is one of the most commonly asked questions by new diabetics and their families. Get information on how to determine meter accuracy.

• Medicare and Diabetic Supplies

  If you have diabetes, what does Medicare covered? American Diabetes Services gives information on the diabetic supplies that Medicare covers under Medicare Part B Guidelines.

• Diabetes Mandate States

  What diabetes treatments are mandated by your state? It depends on the state. Find out what states provide diabetes education and which ones covers diabetes testing supplies.

• Hemoglobin A1c testing

  How do you know if your diabetes treatment is working? Get information about Hemoglobin A1c Testing and how it can give a more accurate view on whether or not you're keeping your blood sugar levels under control.

• Ketone testing

  Ketone testing can find out if you have uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Find out how this diabetes test can help you with your diabetes treatment and successfully managing your diabetes.

• Tips on testing and insulin

  American Diabetes has collected these diabetic testing tips to give diabetics valuable information on performing their tests better. Additionally, we include insulin tips on insulin temperatures and proper disposal methods.

• Glossary

  What is diabetes? Find out the definitions of terms using our easy to use diabetes glossary.

The pages above discuss different areas of diabetes or diabetes-related topics.  Additional information will be updated or added periodically.

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