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WEBDiabetes tions. Many people with diabetes live long and healthful lives. taking care of your diabetes Your diabetes care team will help you, but day-to-day diabetes care is up to you. Day-to-day care includes: • Choosing what, how much, and when to eat • Getting active • Checking your blood glucose (if your doctor tells you to)
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WEBHow to Find Out If You Have Diabetes - Diabetes Symptoms and Tests for Diagnosis. Symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and tests used to diagnose diabetes. Download PDF. Language: English.
WEBHealthy Food Choices for People with Diabetes. Making Choices. Managing diabetes from day to day is up to you. A large part of it is making choices about the foods you eat. Everyone knows that vegetables are healthier than cookies. But there are also best choices within each food group.
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