Information for the public and professionals about diabetes, including research, statistics, and educational publications.
 

Diabetes: You Could Be at Risk. Take the Test. Know Your Score. ( PDF-170KB)**

• Learn about Diabetes
• Prevent Diabetes
• Take Control of Your Diabetes
• National Diabetes Education Program

Diabetes Care During Natural Disasters, Emergencies, and Hazards
Links to information and advice about medications, equipment, and health care for people with diabetes affected by disaster situations.

H1N1 Flu Information

• How does diabetes affect how I respond to a cold or flu?
• Información en Español
• Flu information for People with Diabetes and Caregivers of People with Diabetes
• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009–2010 Influenza Season
• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers
• 2009 H1N1 Vaccination Recommendations

Eagle Books Travel to Communities Throughout the United States
Artwork and health messages from the Eagle Books are being promoted through two outreach efforts, including an Eagle Books Community Outreach Campaign and a traveling exhibition of the original artwork from the Eagle Books.

Insulin Pens and Insulin Cartridges Must Not Be Shared
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an alert to health care professionals about sharing insulin pens. 

Healthbeat Radio Profiles the National Diabetes Education Program’s
bilingual nutritional campaign for Hispanics/Latinos called Más que Comida, es vida. (It’s more than food. It’s Life.). Hispanics/Latinos with diabetes can now make healthy food choices when preparing family meals, without giving up the traditional foods they love. Listen to an interview with CDC's Diabetes Educator.

New and Improved Data and Trends Web site is now available
The Data and Trends website provides resources documenting the public health burden of diabetes and its complications in the United States. The website has now been updated to make it more intuitive, user-friendly, and easier to navigate.

The Reference Guide of Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults: A Resource for Planning Interventions
The guide offers information on physical activity programs for older adults having healthy to frail functional status. All programs contain physical activity components that offer important benefits for all older adults with diabetes.

The Eagle Books and  Eagle's Nest
In the series of four Eagle Books, wise animal characters share important messages with young children about how to lead healthier lives through physical activity, healthy eating, and learning about ways to prevent or control diabetes. The Eagle's Nest is a new section of this Web site where kids can learn more about living healthy and diabetes.

The Eagle Books Series: A Guide for Educators and Communities
is a companion piece for the four Eagle Books, Through the Eyes of the Eagle, Knees Lifted High, Plate Full of Color, and Tricky Treats. Classroom activities can reinforce the messages in the Eagle Books. Learn more about the Teacher’s Guide.

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