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So You’ve Got Diabetes

Okay, so you’ve found out that you have diabetes. Diabetes can be a very demanding and overwhelming disease. It's there all the time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and it never goes away because there is no cure. In fact diabetics often wish they could take a vacation from their diabetes.  But it’s important to understand that diabetes is not a death sentence and many individuals with diabetes live long, active and fruitful lives (DDF’s Executive Director, Andrew P. Mandell is a perfect example). More

What Is Self-Management?

Assemble Your Management Team

Establish Personal Goals

Dr. Visit Checklist

ABC's of Diabetes

Keep Your Feet Healthy

Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Keep Your Heart Healthy

 
 

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Analyze nutrition content by portion
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