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Patient Education Materials-Materiales de educación para pacientes

This category contains resources for health care professionals who work with patients with diabetes. These tools have been compiled for patients and some may include links to external diabetes education resources. These tools are patient friendly, easy to read and some are available in different languages. Use these materials to support your efforts and assist your patients with their knowledge about diabetes control and prevention.

Esta categoría contiene materiales educativos para proveedores de salud que trabajan con pacientes con diabetes. Los materiales se han seleccionado para pacientes y algunos pueden llevarlo directamente a páginas de Internet externas con recursos de educación para la diabetes. Estos materiales se han diseñado de forma simple de leer para el paciente y algunos están disponibles en diversos idiomas. Utilice estos materiales como ayuda en sus esfuerzos y para ayudar a sus pacientes con su conocimiento sobre el control y la prevención de la diabetes.

Patient Education Materials-Materiales de educación para pacientes Resources (111 Records Found)

Diabetes Health Record (DHR) Card Multiple Languages Available
Diabetes Health Record (DHR) Card. A wallet-sized diabetes self-management tool includes a list of necessary exams and how often they are recommended.
Author: California Diabetes Program and the Diabetes Coalition of California
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program
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ADA Diabetes Risk Test Multiple Languages Available
Could you have diabetes and not know it? This simple paper test asks seven questions. Answers determine if the person is at risk for having diabetes. Available in multiple languages.
Author: American Diabetes Association
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program
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Diabetes Detection Initiative (DDI): Finding the Undiagnosed
A broad-based community effort that encouraged individuals to determine their risk for undiagnosed diabetes using a customized paper risk assessment adapted from the American Diabetes Association.
Author: California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Smoking Cessation and Diabetes
Smoking exacerbates the harmful effects of diabetes by increasing insulin resistance and worsening diabetes control. Use the California Smokers' Helpline 1-800 NO-BUTTS to quit smoking now.
Author: California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Diabetes and Heart Disease in Hispanics Multiple Languages Available
This fact sheet includes information about diabetes and heart disease in Hispanics.
Author: National Diabetes Education Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Diabetes, Smoking and Your Health-Patient Fact Sheets Multiple Languages Available
Fact Sheets available in Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Author: California Diabetes Program and California Smokers' Helpline
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

It's More Than Food, It's Life Flyer Multiple Languages Available
This tip sheet provides recomendations to people with diabetes on how to live a healthier life.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Hispanic Fact Sheet
This simple fact sheet includes diabetes facts and figures for the Hispanic population. It also includes risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Author: National Diabetes Education Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) Multiple Languages Available
NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations.
Author: National Diabetes Education Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

MedlinePlus Multiple Languages Available
MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions, bringing together authoritative information from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health and others.
Author: National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Fact Sheet: Your Diabetes Care
This is a fact sheet created by the Diabetes Coalition of California, the California Diabetes Program, and the American Diabetes Association.
Author: Diabetes Coalition of California/California Diabetes Program/American Diabetes Association
Contributed By: Diabetes Coalition of California

Fact Sheet: SB64 - California Health Plans Provide Coverage for Diabetes Equipment, Supplies & Education
This fact sheet is created by the Diabetes Coalition of California, the California Diabetes Program, and the American Diabetes Association.
Author: Diabetes Coalition of California/California Diabetes Program/American Diabetes Association
Contributed By: Diabetes Coalition of California

Fact Sheet : Managed Care
This is a fact sheet provided by the Diabetes Coalition of California and the California Diabetes Program.
Author: Diabetes Coalition of California/California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: Diabetes Coalition of California

Fact Sheet: Tips for Achieving a Healthy Weight
This fact sheet is provided by the Diabetes Coalition of California and the California Diabetes Program.
Author: Diabetes Coalition of California/California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: Diabetes Coalition of California

Fact Sheet: Drivers with Diabetes
This is fact sheet provided by the Diabetes Coalition of California, the California Diabetes Program, and the American Diabetes Association.
Author: Diabetes Coalition of California/California Diabetes Program/American Diabetes Association
Contributed By: Diabetes Coalition of California

RX Help for Californians
RxHelpForCalifornians is a Web site designed to help low-income, uninsured California residents get free or discounted brand-name medicines.
Author: RX Help for Californians
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Diabetes Team Care Toolkit
The purpose of the Diabetes Team Care Toolkit is to assist health care providers in the implementation of a team approach to care as part of diabetes management in their clinic setting.
Author: California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Kidney Connection Guide
Get the Kidney Connection Guide The Guide has everything you need to talk to your family about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease.
Contributed By: NKDEP Family Reunion Initiative

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) Multiple Languages Available
Helpful information on diabetes for patients and agencies.
Author: National Diabetes Education Clearinghouse
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

"Do you cAARd?" Campaign - Help Your Patients Quit Smoking
Diabetes Educators from throughout California have joined forces with the California Diabetes Program and the California Smokers’ Helpline to assist their patients with diabetes quit smoking.
Author: California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

¡Viva la Vida! Controle Su Diabetes / Live Your Life! Control Your Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
A bilingual patient education booklet designed to help Medicare beneficiaries in the Latino community, their caregivers, and families take charge of their diabetes and live their lives to the fullest.
Contributed By: Lumetra

Tips for Life to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity Multiple Languages Available
Summary of tips presented at the 2007 Central Valley "Ounce of Prevention = a Pound of Cure" Health Care Provider Symposium to help prevent childhood obesity.
Author: Kathy Spain, RN, CDE
Contributed By: Central Valley Chronic Disease Partnership (CVCDP)

ABC'S of Diabetes Management Multiple Languages Available
ABC's of Diabetes Management
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Additional Recommended Tests and Procedures Multiple Languages Available
Description of tests and procedures for Diabetes Management
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Adult Obesity Provider Toolkit
This toolkits is an easy-to-use guide to help doctors assist their adult patients in weight management and obesity prevention.
Contributed By: California Medical Association Foundation

African Americans, Diabetes and Limb Loss
Use this Fact Sheet to learn about diabetes incidence rates, the impact of diabetes, and amputation rates for African Americans in the United States.
Author: Amputee Coalition of America
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Alaskan Natives/Native Americans, Diabetes and Limb Loss
Use this Fact Sheet to learn about diabetes incidence rates, the impact of diabetes and amputation rates for Native Americans in the United States.
Author: Amputee Coalition of America
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Alcohol and Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
Description of how alcohol can affect a person with diabetes
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Ask the Podiatrist Multiple Languages Available
In this article, a certified podiatrist responds to questions about podiatry and foot care.
Author: Neil M. Scheffler
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Bayer Easy Care Program
The Bayer Easy Care program is a unique support network of educational tools and resources designed to further help achieve successful diabetes management, one Simple Win at a time.
Author: Bayer HealthCare
Contributed By: Bayer HealthCare Diabetes Care

Be Proactive: Help Your Patients Quit Smoking
The California Diabetes Program and the California Smokers’ Helpline and the have teamed up to bring you the Be Proactive campaign. Be Proactive and help your patients quit smoking...
Author: California Diabetes Program and California Smokers' Helpline
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Blood Sugar Levels and Target Numbers Multiple Languages Available
Target Blood Sugar Levels
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

CADRE (Council for the Advancement of Diabetes Research and Education)
(CADRE) is a nonprofit organization committed to reducing the devastating complications of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes through achievement of tight metabolic control.
Author: CADRE
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

CARR 4 Kids, Inc.
CARR 4 Kids, Inc., creates innovative materials on health and behavioral issues using accredited educational data. We design, manufacture and produce unique & original activity coloring and comic books, music CDs, narrative DVDs and board games. Books include: "Diabetes Type 2", "Obesity", "Bullying", etc. Music CDs include: "Have I Got a Story to Tell", "Don't Puff Your Life Away", etc. Narrative DVDs & Game Boards include: Diabetes Type 2, Self-Esteem & Smoking.
Contributed By: CARR Foundation, Inc.

Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.
CHCS provides training and technical assistance and creates partnerships at the local, state, and national levels.
Author: Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Community Health and Program Services (CHAPS)
Resources to build healthy communities and eliminate disparities by providing leadership in health promotion and chronic disease prevention.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Community Health Worker Toolkit: Amigos en Salud/Friends in Health
The Amigos en Salud/Friends in Health website provides materials for organizations to implement a comprehensive community health worker diabetes program to improve care and decrease health disparities
Author: Kenneth Babamoto
Contributed By: Pfizer Health Solutions Inc

Components of Physical Activity Multiple Languages Available
Discription of the FITT Principal and physical activity
Author: The Whittier Institute
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Cornerstones of Good Diabetes Care: A Look at the Role of Pharmacy, Podiatry, Optometry, and Dentistry in the Lives of People with Diabetes
Diabetes not only affects daily health, but also puts those with the disease at greater risk for numerous secondary complications, including negative drug interactions, lower-extremity amputations, loss of vision, and teeth and gum problems.This is a series of articles that looks at different aspects of care for Diabetics.
Author: Rick Bowers
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Dealing with Painful Peripheral Neuropathy
This article discusses the three components of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (dpn): diagnosis, treatment options and the psychological impact of chronic pain.
Author: Neil M. Scheffler, DPM, FACFAS
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Diabetes and Lower Extremity Amputation
This fact sheet provides statistical information related to lower extremity amputations due to diabetes.
Author: National Limb Loss Information Center Staff
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Diabetes and Travel Multiple Languages Available
Brief description of basic travelling tips for persons with diabetes
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Diabetes Podcast USA
Diabetes Podcast is the place where you can listen and learn about diabetes online.
Author: California Diabetes Foundation
Contributed By: California Diabetes Foundation

Diabetes Resources Multiple Languages Available
Multiple resources around meal planning, exercise and tracking.
Contributed By: Lilly USA

Diabetes Stoplight Poster
The Diabetes Stoplight Poster is an simple visual tool to increase awareness of blood sugar level indicators for prediabetes and diabetes.
Contributed By: Lumetra

Diabetes Support Groups
Natividad Medical Center offers Diabetes Support Groups for Adults with either type of diabetes. Groups offerred in English and Spanish. Diabetes Support Group for Teens and Tweens in incorporated i
Author: Chesney Hoagland-Fuchs RN, CDE
Contributed By: Natividad Medical Center

Diabetes TV USA
A three-part online video presented by DiabetesTV, describing diabetes as a chronic condition, its symptoms, and techniques for diabetes control, including lifestyle changes and medication.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Foundation

Diabetes-Related Services: Medicare Preventive Services
Brochure describing Medicare coverage for diabetes-related services, including screening tests, self-management training, medical nutrition therapy, supplies, and other services.
Author: Medicare Preventive Services
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in the Central Valley
Quality care ensures that people with diabetes receive an annual eye exam to screen for diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working age adults.
Contributed By: California HealthCare Foundation

Diet During Illness Multiple Languages Available
Tips on how to manage diet during illness
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Dining Out Multiple Languages Available
Suggestions for Dining Out
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Eat Less Salt Multiple Languages Available
Tip sheet with suggestions on how to eat less salt
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Fight Diabetes With Fitness
Because exercise plays such a critical role in the prevention and management of the disease, the ADA and Gold’s Gym have teamed up to show everyone in America how to start an exercise program.
Author: Golds Gym and American Diabetes Association
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Flu season is here! Are you or your patients protected?
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions such as diabetes, are at high risk for serious flu complications.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Foot Care for People with Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
Fact sheet on foot care for the person with diabetes
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Health Education Answers Multiple Languages Available
This online program, presented by a neighborhood of helpful hosts, provides information about your health and wellness. It features interactive quizzes, surveys, and challenges.
Author: Lilly USA
Contributed By: Lilly USA

Health Education Information Center Multiple Languages Available
Community Hospital of San Bernardino's Health Information Education Center provides diabetes education in English and Spanish to persons with and at risk for diabetes free of charge.
Contributed By: Community Hospital of San Bernardino

Health Information Gateway: Diabetes
The Health Information Gateway: Diabetes is the first searchable database of diabetes health information created specifically to serve Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and other Pacific Islanders.
Author: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations
Contributed By: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)

Healthier Living Workshop - Shasta County
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Contributed By: California Collaborative for Chronic Disease Prevention

Healthy Teen/Tween Diabetes Prevention Group
The Natividad Healthy Teens and Tweens Group meets on the second Saturday of each month for a fun activity that allows the group to learn about healthy nutrition and physical activity.
Author: Chesney Hoagland-Fuchs RN, CDE
Contributed By: Natividad Medical Center

Hispanics/Latinos, Diabetes and Limb Loss.
Use this Fact Sheet to learn about diabetes incidence rates, the impact of diabetes, and amputation rates for Hispanic/ Latino Americans.
Author: Amputee Coalition of America
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Home-Generated Sharps Law: SB 1305 Information
Information about SB 1305 Home Generated Sharps Law.
Author: California Integrated Waste Management Board
Contributed By: California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)

How to check your blood sugar Multiple Languages Available
Instruction sheet on how to check your blood sugar
Author: The Whittier Institute
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Improving the Nation's Vision Health: A Coordinated Public Health Approach
Through its Vision Health Initiative and diverse stakeholders, CDC commenced the development of a coordinated national public health framework to prevent vision impairment and blindness.
Author: CDC Vision Health Initiative
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Insulin Injection Sites Multiple Languages Available
illustration of acceptable insulin injection sites
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Keeping the Sound Limb Sound: Foot Issues for Amputees with Diabetes
This article emphasizes that when planning a rehabilitation program for the lower-limb amputee with diabetes, management of the sound limb plays a key role.
Author: Robert Gailey
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

LEAP - Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention
Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) is a comprehensive program that can dramatically reduce lower extremity amputations in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
Author: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Learning about Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
Web site offering low literacy patient education materials in English and Spanish.
Author: Learning About Diabetes, Inc.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Managing Diabetes: La Opinion Insert
This article, which appeared in "La Opinion," contains information on the increased risk for Latinos of having or obtaining diabetes, healthy eating tips, and information accessing care and treatment.
Author: La Opinion
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Minorities, Diabetes and Limb Loss
Use this Fact Sheet to learn about diabetes incidence rates, the impact of diabetes, and amputation rates for African American, Native American and Alaskan Natives, and Hispanic/ Latino Americans. This will be useful to educate people at-risk about t
Author: Amputee Coalition of America
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Myths and Facts About Insulin Multiple Languages Available
This resource was created to dispel common misconceptions about insulin.
Author: California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Neuropathy, Charcot Joint Disease and Partial-Foot Amputations
In this article, learn about peripheral neuropathy and some of its most serious complications including pain, foot ulcers, Charcot Disease and partial foot amputation. The article includes preventative advice, advice on selecting appropriate shoes, and information on orthotics and shoes and toe fillers for partial foot amputations..
Author: Seamus Kennedy, CPed
Contributed By: Molly Moore

Obesity Prevention Project: California Medical Association Foundation
Through diverse partnerships with businesses, government, health plans, community organizations and others, the CMA Foundation utilizes physicians’ expertise and credibility to maximize their impact.
Author: California Medical Association Foundation
Contributed By: California Medical Association Foundation

One Step Ahead: Preventing Secondary Complications in Long-Term Prosthesis Users Multiple Languages Available
Secondary complications such as lower back pain and scoliosis can occur in long-term prosthesis users.
Author: Robert Gailey
Contributed By: Molly Moore

Parenting: When the Victims are Children
This article emphasizes that diabetes is the second leading cause of amputations in the United States. Though only three percent of the total population, people with diabetes account for more than 50 percent of non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations. However, doctors estimate that more than 75 percent of these amputations might be prevented by proper blood-glucose control and proper care of the feet. The potential savings in terms of human suffering and monetary resources are enormous - even more so when the victims are children. This article profiles Zack McCarter, a young boy with Type 1 diabetes.
Author: Rick Bowers
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Program (PPA) Multiple Languages Available
The PPA program helps qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them.
Author: California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to American
Author: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Pills for Type 2 Diabetes: A Guide for Adults Multiple Languages Available
A guide, created in 2007 by the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), that describes common kinds of diabetes pills, how well they work, their side effects, and their prices. Available in printed form and audio.
Author: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Podcasts: Portable Health and Safety Information for a Digital World
These podcasts use National Diabetes Education Program videos, PSA’s and other products to deliver information and inspirational messages focused on diabetes prevention and control.
Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Portion Sizes Multiple Languages Available
Fact sheet on portion sizes
Author: The Whittier Institute
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Poster "Working Together to Manage Diabetes": A Guide for Pharmacists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Dental Professionals, 2004 (PPOD) Multiple Languages Available
This interdisciplinary guide focuses on diabetes-related conditions affecting the foot, eye, and mouth, as well as the issues related to drug therapy management.
Author: National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Prediabetes Fact Sheet (in FAQ format)
Pre-Diabetes Fact Sheet
Author: DPPI Interventions Focus Area
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Preparation of Insulin for Injection-Mixed Dose Multiple Languages Available
Tip sheet on how to prepare a mixed dose of insulin for injection
Author: The Whittier Institute
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Preparation of Insulin for Injection-Single Dose Multiple Languages Available
Instruction sheet on how to prepare a single dose of insulin
Author: The Whittier Institute
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Preparing an Insulin Injection Multiple Languages Available
Instruction sheet on how to give an insulin injection
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Preventing Further Limb Loss Among People with Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
Diabetes is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower-extremity amputations (LEAs) in the United States. Modification of certain risk factors by patients and health professionals may reduce the risk for amputation and thus decrease the human and dolla
Author: National Limb Loss Information Center Staff
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)

Radio Novela "La Cocina de Claudia": An educational tool to increase community awareness about Type 2 Diabetes in Latinos Multiple Languages Available
Claudia's Kitchen is a culturally and linguistically appropriate educational tool designed to increase community awareness about type 2 Diabetes in Latinos.
Author: Kaweah Delta Health Care District
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Radio Novela "Mi Abuelito": An educational tool to increase community awareness about Type 2 Diabetes in Latinos Multiple Languages Available
Mi Abuelito (My Grandpa) is a culturally and linguistically appropriate educational tool designed to increase community awareness about type 2 Diabetes in Latinos.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

RD 411: Diabetes Center
RD411 is here to help you by providing a variety of diabetes materials – all free.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Read the Food Label! Multiple Languages Available
Explanation of the basic components of the food label
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Relaxation Exercise Multiple Languages Available
Relaxation Exercise Activity
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Seated Physical Activities Multiple Languages Available
Description of physical activity that can be done while seated
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Sick Day Management Multiple Languages Available
Tip sheet on managing diabetes when you are sick
Author: The Whittier Institute
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

SONRISA: A Curriculum Toolbox for Promotores to Address Mental Health and Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
SONRISA is a Spanish/English mental health curriculum toolbox developed for promotores (community health workers) who work with Hispanic clients to prevent or manage diabetes.
Author: Reinschmidt KM, Chong J. 2005. SONRISA: A Curriculum Toolbox for Promotores / Community Health Workers to Address Mental / Emotional Health Issues Associated with Diabetes. Southwest Center for Community Health Promotion, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Sources of Cholesterol and Fat Multiple Languages Available
List of foods that contain cholesterol, saturated/trans fat and unsaturated fat
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Step By Step Music CD, Every Day is a New Beginning Music Video and New Movimiento Music Video
Movimiento Por Su Vida CD/DVD, promotes physical activity among Hispanic/Latinos. Step By Step CD/DVD, promotes physical activity among African Americans.
Author: National Diabetes Education Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Suicide Prevention
Current research indicates that many people with diabetes also suffer from depression. The following sources may be shared within your organizations and with patients.
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Symptoms of Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) Multiple Languages Available
Symptoms of high blood sugar
Author: The Whittier Institute
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Multiple Languages Available
Ilustrated fact sheet with symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

The Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Provider Reference Guide
This reference guide is an easy to use guide to help doctors address the prevention and effective management of type 2 diabetes and its related cardiovascular disease complications.
Contributed By: California Medical Association Foundation

The Diabetes Food Pyramid Multiple Languages Available
Diabetes food pyramid--ilustration of the food choices in a pyramid format
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

The Do's and Don'ts of Physcial Activity Multiple Languages Available
A listing of safe practices in doing physical activity for persons with diabetes
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

The Pillars of Diabetes Care Multiple Languages Available
The Pillars of Diabetes Care -- Food, Stress, Physical Activity and Medicines
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

The Role of Physical Activity in Diabetes Prevention and Control
This article stresses that physical activity should be a part of your normal routine. Aerobic exercise and strength training are discussed as well as safe practices and the benefits of exercise for controlling and preventing diabetes.
Contributed By: Amputee Coalition of America (ACA)
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Treatments used in Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
description of sites where medication works when used to treat diabetes
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Types of Diabetes Multiple Languages Available
Description of Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

Types of Fat in Blood Multiple Languages Available
Illustration of types of fat in the blood
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

VideoJug: Diabetes information and self care videos
VideoJug is the world’s most popular video learning site. It is a website where people can watch straightforward, helpful and informative videos on any topic. This particular resource is a product of VideoJug's recently produced excellent videos on d
Author: Dr Anne Peters (Professor of Clinical Diabetes Programs at USC Keck School of Medicine) and Dr. Charles-Triay (General Practitioner)
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

Warm up/Cool Down Stretching Multiple Languages Available
Warm up and cool down suggestions for safe physical activity
Author: The Whittier Institute for Diabetes
Contributed By: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

What you need to know about diabetes
This one page fact covers the basics on diabetes including: What is diabetes?, Types of diabetes, Take Control, Prevention, Resources, and Risk Factors.
Author: California Diabetes Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

You Have the Power to Prevent Kidney Disease Brochure
Information on kidney disease and tips on steps you can take to prevent it.
Author: National Kidney Disease Education Program
Contributed By: California Diabetes Program

 

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