Diabetes Care

When you have diabetes, it is very important that you take care of yourself and your diabetes. Managing your diabetes means checking your blood glucose, taking your medication(s), knowing how to prevent complications, and knowing how to take care of yourself when you are sick. It may seem like a lot for you to remember, but here is some information that will help you.

Choosing a Blood Glucose Meter
When choosing a blood glucose meter, it often comes down to the bells & whistles you're looking for.

Blood Glucose Checking
Blood glucose checks are one of the best tools to help you manage diabetes.

About Insulin
Insulin helps your body feed your cells and without it, your cells can't eat.

Hypoglycemia
When your blood glucose is below your target range, you are probably experiencing hypoglycemia.

Hyperglycemia
Hyperglycemia (or high blood glucose) can occur any time blood glucose is above the target range.

Sick Days
Everyone gets sick once in a while. In people with diabetes, a cold, flu, and other illness can make blood glucose levels go a little berserk.

Insulin & Medications
Different types of insulin are like different types of Olympic runners.

Your Diabetes Care Team
You are part of a team -- your diabetes care team. And on this team, you're the captain. When you're frustrated with your diabetes or don't know what to do, call one of your teammates to help.