Learn More About Diabetes
Some aspects of living with diabetes are shared by all, but many are particular to the individual. YOU have to live with diabetes, not for a couple of weeks, or even a few years, but for the rest of your life.
The best way to get on with YOUR LIFE with YOUR DIABETES – and its potential long term effects – is to learn how to adapt and tailor treatment approaches to suit YOU. To do this, you will need to learn as much as you can and more about diabetes.
Diabetes need not be devastating – learn how to protect yourself from the complications of diabetes. And share the load – make the most of your health care team and your support network.
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes then you may be going through a whirlwind of emotions. Visit the Newly Diagnosed section and start to put your life back together.
If changing your lifestyle is the big challenge for you and you need some extra direction take a look at YOUR Diabetes YOUR Life.
Index of LEARN MORE ABOUT DIABETES pages
| Introducing Diabetes: |
Managing Diabetes: | |
| What is Diabetes? | Blood Glucose Levels and HbA1c | Hyperglycaemia |
| Causes of Diabetes | Tablets for Type 2’s | Eyes |
| Living with Diabetes | Using Insulin | Kidneys |
| Introduction to Complications | Nerves | |
| *** Newly Diagnosed? | Blood Glucose Monitoring | Blood Pressure |
| Managing Type 1 Diabetes | Hypoglycaemia | Heart Disease |
| Managing Type 2 Diabetes |
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Legs and Feet |
| Your Diabetes Care: |
NEW SECTIONS
Coming Soon! |
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| Annual Review | Healthy Eating | Women’s Pages |
| Laboratory Tests | Physical Activity | Diabetes and Depression |
| Eye Examinations | Quit Smoking | Diabetes and Eating Behaviours |
| Medication and Supplies |
Coping with Stress | On the Horizon |
| Setting Goals | Diabetes made simple |