An easy-to-read booklet for people with diabetes, 4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes for Life discusses vital self-care principles. Written for people newly diagnosed with diabetes as well as for those living with diabetes for years, the four steps help patients understand, monitor, and manage their diabetes. Presented in a simple format, 4 Steps empowers people with diabetes to be active partners in their own care and to take steps to stay healthy.
Source: National Institute of Health, National Diabetes Education Program
Format: 16 page brochure. Illustrated. Easy read
Revised: May 2011
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If you have diabetes, you need to know your blood sugar (glucose) numbers. Learn more about how to measure your blood glucose levels, what those levels should be, and the differences between the A1C test and the finger-stick test.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Format: Web page
Published: Reviewed March 2016
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Lists common symptoms triggered by diabetes.
Source: American Diabetes Association
Format: Web page
Revised: December 2013
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This brochure offers a comprehensive overview on what to consider when selecting a monitoring system. 
Source: American Diabetes Association
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This brochure discusses way in which low blood glucose can be raised. 
Source: American Diabetes Association
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This tip sheet provides a four-part action plan. It encourages people with diabetes to know their A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol, and manage their diabetes to reach their target numbers.
Source: National Institute of Health, National Diabetes Education Program
Format: Web page. Easy read.
Revised: February 2011
Activation Level Suitability: All

This illustrated booklet helps Diabetics care for their feet and provides tips to help them avoid serious foot problems.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Format: Web page
Published: Reviewed October 2016
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

This online interactive resource discusses the importance of the individual taking charge of their diabetes in partnership with the members of their healthcare team. Also included, how best to interact with providers.
Source: American Diabetes Association
Format: Web pages
Activation Level Suitability: All

This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. It is designed for people who have diabetes and for their families and friends.
Source: National Institute of Health, National Diabetes Education Program
Format: 48 page document
Revised: December 2009
Activation Level Suitability: All

This online resource defines in easy to understand terms more than 100 words and phrases associated with diabetes. Many words and phrases link to more detailed discussion of the topic.
Source: Joslin Diabetes Center (Harvard)
Format: Web page
Revised: October 2010
Activation Level Suitability: All

This comprehensive brochure presents dental and oral health in an easy to understand manner with illustrations that bring to life recommended self-care guidelines.
Source: National Institute of Health, National Diabetes Education Program
Format: 9 page brochure, illustrated
Revised : April 2008
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

This brief document discusses the importance of dental hygiene for diabetics and offers care recommendations.
Source: National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research
Format: 1 page flyer
Published: May 2007
Activation Level Suitability: 2-4

This site discusses some of the more common A&C therapies, including vitamin E, omega 3 fatty acids, Ayurvedic Interventions, as well as offers a general overview of A&C therapies.
Source: National Institute of Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Format: Web pages  
Revised: January 2012
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

Many people avoid the long-term problems of diabetes by taking good care of themselves. Work with your health care team, and use this self-care plan to reach your ABC goals. 
Source: US Department of Health and Human Services' National Diabetes Education Program
Format: Document
Published: October 2006
Activation Level Suitability: All

Use this worksheet to record your targets and the date, time, and results of your tests. Take this card with you on your health care visits. Show it to your health care team to remind them of tests you need.
Source: National Diabetes Education Program, National Institute on Health
Format: PDF (See page 4)
Revised: May 2011
Activation Level Suitability: All

Use this worksheet on page 26 of this general diabetes care brochure to record blood glucose measurements and identify opportunities for improvement.
Source: National Diabetes Education Program, National Institute on Health
Format: PDF (See page 26)
Revised: May 2011
Activation Level Suitability: All

You can help your healthcare team support your healthcare needs by being prepared to answer questions about your symptoms. Since some symptoms are difficult to describe, it is helpful to write down information about your symptoms as you experience them during your daily activities. Source: Healthwise
Revised: June 2011
Activation Level Suitability: All

Diabetes Flashcards Use these flashcards (32 of them) to become more familiar with key diabetes terms and definitions. Free service, but registration required for best use
Source: Flashcardmachine.com
Format: Web pages, cards can be printed
Published: May 2007
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This brief overview address the key points of low blood sugar, including the symptoms and treatment of this condition.
Source: Medline (ADAM)
Format: Web page
Published: June 2011
Activation Level Suitability: 2-4

This easy to read overview discusses how diabetes impact the eyes and how to prevent eye problems.
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIDDK)
Format: PDF (24 pages)
Published: September 2013
Activation Level Suitability: All

This comprehensive resource, written in an easy-to-use ‘question’ and ‘answer’ format includes information on medications and insulin.
Source: National Institute of Health, National Diabetes Education Program
Format: PDF 14 pages & appendix materials   
Published: October 2010
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource includes basic information on the types and characteristics of Insulin. For more detailed information, see the link below to the ADA guide on Insulin.
Source: American Diabetes Association
Format: Web pages & a brochure 
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This brochure discusses the five classes of diabetes pills and several combination oral meds as well that help to control diabetes.
Source: American Diabetes Association
Format: web page
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This resource includes questions to ask about diabetes medications as well as a medication tracking worksheet.
Source: National Institutes of Health
Format: Web page
Revised: November 2008
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Source: National Institutes of Health
Format: Web page
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Use this worksheet to keep track of which medications are taken, and at what time of day.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Published: October 2007
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Here's an at-a-glance comparison of various diabetes medications. Medications are listed in order of release date, from oldest to newest.
Source: Mayo Clinic
Format: Web page
Published: 2007
Activation Level Suitability: 2-4

This flyer offers some helpful diabetes travel tips from the National Diabetes Education Program.
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Format: (PDF) 2 Page Document
Published: June 2006
Activation level suitability:  3-4

Medication reminder app reinforces your medication schedule via cell phone. Medication reminders provide personalized medication tracking system.
Source:Department of Health
Format: Electronic medication reminder program
Published:
Activation level suitability:  3-4

Treatment varies for each individual, not simply on the type of diabetes that they have, but also more individual-specific diabetic treatment differences.
Source:Diabetes.co.uk
Format: Web page
Published:
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This information offers a general overview on the types of insulin available and how they work.
Source: ADA
Format: Video
Published:
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This article provides a comprehensive overview on how to use insulin based upon types of meals and exercise that may occur in a day
Source: ADA
Format: Web article
Published: April, 2011
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This article discusses, at a high level, delivery methods, site rotation, and timing
Source: ADA
Format: Web article
Published:
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This chart provides a handy recap of the pens available and their respective features
Source: ADA
Format: PDF Chart
Published: January, 2011
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This chart provides a handy recap of the pumps available and their respective features
Source:Diabetes Forecast Magazine (ADA)
Format: PDF Chart
Published: January, 2011
Activation level suitability:  All

This comprehensive, easy-to-read brochure provides important information on nutrition and diabetes. Discussion and tools covering blood glucose, starches, vegetables, fruits, milk, meat and meat substitutes, fats and sweets, alcohol, food measurement, meal planning.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Format: 16 page illustrated brochure
Published: Updated October 2007
Activation Level Suitability: All

This resource offers a good basic overview on the importance of managing carbohydrate and how to monitor carbohydrate consumption. 
Source: American Diabetes Association
Format: 2 page flyer
Published: March 2004
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

Plan meals online with this interactive planner that helps you determine if you’re getting your quota by food group and meeting your caloric intake goals.
Source: National Institute of Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Format: Web pages    
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

This brochure identifies how to use your plate as a guide to eat healthier.
Source: Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
Format: PDF 
Activation Level Suitability: 2-4

This page outlines the importance of counting carbs and walks through the steps to do so.
Source: American Diabetes Association
Format: Web page
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

Maintaining good nutrition can be difficult at the holidays. This resource offers tips to help eat healthy during gatherings throughout the winter season.
Source: UCLA
Format: PDF
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4

Here are some tips on how to eat healthy and still enjoy all the foods that summer has to offer.
Source: NDEP
Format: Word Document
Activation Level Suitability: All

Here are some tips on how to eat healthy and still enjoy all the foods that summer has to offer.
Source: ADA
Format: Video
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The Idaho Plate Method is used for diabetes meal planning. It also works well for weight loss, teaching good nutrition, and in improving blood glucose and lipids.
Source: ADA
Format: Web page
Activation Level Suitability: All

This one-page work sheet can be a handy reminder around how a plate should be separated by food type at each meal
Source: United States Department of Agriculture
Format: PDF
Reviewed: May 2016
Activation Level Suitability: All

This short video describes the benefits of fruits and vegetables on your diet
Source: ADA
Format: Video
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This two page overview discusses strategies to make healthy food choices when eating and offers good food choices to consider
Source: The University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Format: PDF
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A short video on things to consider when eating out.
Source: ADA
Format: Video
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This very brief document offers ideas around things to replace food when an emotional response triggers the urge to eat outside of meal times
Source: Joslin Diabetes Center
Format: Web page
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This document describes the glycemic index, which measures how a carbohydrated-containing food raises blood glucose
Source: ADA
Format: Web page
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A list of resources for understanding and implementing the plate method
Source: ADA
Format: Web page
Activation Level Suitability: All

The resource offers comprehensive, easy to use information on the relationship between activity and diabetes. Topics discussed include the benefits of activity, types of activity, and how to get started.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Format: Web page
Published: Reviewed Agust 2014
Activation Level Suitability: All

This basic Web tutorial offers basic information on the importance of activity and how to get started.
Source: American Diabetes Association
Format: Web pages
Activation Level Suitability: All

This online resource allows you to identify and track your daily food intake and activity level, compare it to your desired calorie consumption and burn to see how you’re doing each day and over time. Free resource.
Source: USDA
Format: Interactive Tool
Activation Level Suitability: 2-4

This easy to understand resource discusses the basics of depression and the types of treatment available in the context of diabetes.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
Format: Web pages
Published: May 2008
Activation Level Suitability: 3-4