Type 2 Diabetes

Start Here! This resource will give you the first steps for managing your type 2 diabetes.

Learn how to test your blood glucose (blood sugar) with the latest tools.

With the correct treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications.

Get more information about types of medications and how they work.

Work with your doctors to create the best treatment plan for you.

Do you have a new diabetes diagnosis? Need a survival plan? Our step-by-step book of basic diabetes education tells you what to do next!

Treat hypoglycemia (sometimes called an insulin reaction) as soon as possible.

Watch for symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and learn how to treat it.

Bariatric surgery (Gastric Bypass or Laparoscopic Gastric Banding) is sometimes considered for adults with a body mass index (BMI) above 35 and type 2 diabetes.

Recently diagnosed? Let us guide you during your first year with six informational packets to help you learn to live well with diabetes.

This two-page introduction to type 2 diabetes is in PDF format so you can download it, print it, and hand it out to patients.

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Type 2 Diabetes