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Do you have Diabetes?

You have a lot on your mind right now. Don’t forget your health!

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Even now you can help keep your diabetes under control. Take Action!

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Keep taking your diabetes medicine

Check your feet every day

  • Check for cuts or red spots
     
  • Check for blisters
     
  • Check for swelling
     

Check your sugar levels 3 or 4 times a day

If your sugar is getting low...

hard candy and juice

Do ONE of these:

  • Take 2 to 3 blood sugar tablets

OR

  • Drink ½ cup of fruit juice or soda pop

OR

  • Eat 3 to 5 pieces of hard candy
     
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Try to eat healthy foods

  • Try to eat foods like fruits, beans and vegetables
     
  • Try NOT to eat too much salt or sugar or fat
     
  • Try NOT to drink alcohol

 

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Ask to see a doctor or nurse to help you with your Diabetes.


 

Page last reviewed: March 24, 2009
Page last modified: March 24, 2009

Content Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Diabetes Translation

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