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Your doctor says you have diabetes. It's not the end of the world.
This information will help you learn how to take care of your diabetes and
how to prevent some of the serious problems that diabetes can cause.

We wrote this document with help from people like yourself, who have diabetes and wanted more information about it. We hope "Do Your Level Best" will answer many of your questions. You may want to share this document with your family or friends so that they too will understand more about diabetes and how they can help you live a healthy life.

And, remember, you can always ask your doctor or nurse any questions you might have.



What is diabetes?

How do you get high blood sugar?

What are signs of diabetes?

What kind of diabetes do you have?

Why you need to take care of your diabetes

What is a good blood sugar level?

Taking care of your diabetes every day

Eat healthy food

Get regular exercise

Take your diabetes medicine every day

Test your blood sugar every day

Other tests

Keep daily records

When your blood sugar is too high or too low

What you need to know about high blood sugar

What you need to know about low blood sugar


Do Your Level Best


Start

Controlling

Your

Blood Sugar

Today




Information for your doctor
about this booklet


Why it is important to take care of your diabetes

Diabetes and your heart and blood vessels

Diabetes and your eyes

Diabetes and your kidneys

Diabetes and your nerves

Foot care tips

Diabetes and your gums and teeth

Taking care of your diabetes at special times

When you are sick

When you are at school or work

When you are away from home

Planning your pregnancy

Where to get more help

People who can help you

Organizations that can help you

Other places to get help


For more information, see:
Diabetes Overview
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