Living With Diabetes Directory
Diabetes is a challenging condition. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, you will need to follow a specific, daily routine. Routine habits include giving yourself an insulin shot or pricking your finger to check your blood sugar. Next, you will need to follow your doctor-prescribed treatment to avoid complications. Also, your lifestyle and relationships will need to accommodate the condition. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage on living with diabetes, what it looks like, how to manage it, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Diabetes and Age-Related Hormone Changes
Getting older can throw off your blood sugar levels. Find out about midlife hormone changes and what to do about them.
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Tips for Traveling With Diabetes
Tips for traveling with diabetes that will help you stay well and enjoy your time away.
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Taking Care of Your Diabetes Every Day
If you have diabetes, there are things you must do every day to keep yourself healthy. Here’s your to-do list.
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Diabetes and Emotions
Understanding the emotional impact of diabetes is crucial to staying well. WebMD helps you learn how to keep your emotions balanced with lifestyle choices, social support, and mental health counseling.
Features
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The Secrets to Diabetes Success
Why a 360-degree approach is the best bet for diabetes care.
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Type 2 Diabetes: How to Handle the News
You just learned you have type 2 diabetes. What now?
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Tired of Your Diabetes? Here’s How to Keep Going
When you have diabetes, your daily to-do list can seem overwhelming. Here are six things you can do to reduce or avoid burnout.
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How to Handle a Cold or Flu -- With Diabetes
Learn how to manage your diabetes when you're under the weather.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: What Your Friend With Diabetes Wishes You Knew
Understand the ins and outs of daily life with diabetes, from the perspective of your friend living with the disease.
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Slideshow: Your Diabetes Supply Kit
If an emergency or disaster means you have to leave home, you’ll need to bring along supplies to take care of your diabetes. Know the items you should keep handy.
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Slideshow: Diabetes Restaurant Guide: Tips on What to Order
Eating out with diabetes can be tricky. Use the tips in this slideshow to have a healthy restaurant meal that fits with your meal plan.
Patient Education
Blogs
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How I Get Back On Track
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How I Got My Diabetes Under Control
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Diabetes Is Like … a Dog?
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It 'Takes 2' to Live With Type 2