General Diabetes Information

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What is diabetes? 
  A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose). Most of the
Who is at risk of developing diabetes?
  Type 1 diabetes risk factors: The risk factors for type 1 diabetes are still being researched. However, having a
Diabetes symptoms
  Individuals can experience different signs and symptoms of diabetes, and sometimes there may be no signs. Some of the
What is Prediabetes?
  Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose or A1C levels—which reflect average blood glucose levels—are higher than normal
How to manage your diabetes?
  Healthy eating, physical activity, and insulin injections are the basic therapies for type 1 diabetes. The amount of insulin
Know Your Diabetes ABCs - A1C, Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
  Talk to your healthcare team about how to manage your A1C (blood glucose or sugar), Blood pressure, and Cholesterol. This will help
Who should be part of your health care team?
  Most people with diabetes get health care from a primary care professional. Primary care professionals include internists, family physicians,
What is insulin?
Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas contains clusters of cells
Family Health History Quiz
Family health history is an important risk factor for developing a number of serious diseases, including type 2 diabetes. In

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