FCS3-549: Diabetes and the Health Care Team

Ingrid Adams, Anna Cason | Feb. 1, 2024 (Minor Revision)

Diabetes is a disease that affects many parts of the body, such as the eyes, kidneys, blood vessels, heart, legs, and feet. As a result, a team approach to taking care of the disease can be helpful. When a team of individuals works together problems are identified earlier, and it is easier to reduce or prevent diabetes complications.

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FCS3-613: Why Blood Sugar Matters

Heather Norman-Burgdolf | Aug. 29, 2018 (New)

Diabetes is a disease. It is not like the flu or a cold---you can't catch it from just being around your friends or family. It usually occurs when people have too much sugar in their blood and they cannot control their blood sugar level. If blood sugar levels are too high, it can be harmful to all parts of our bodies and keep us from doing the things we enjoy in life.

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FCS3-556: Eating Healthy Around the Holidays: For People with Diabetes

Ingrid Adams | Dec. 6, 2011 (New)

If you have diabetes and eat too much of the wrong foods over the holidays, your blood glucose level might rise higher than the target range. Avoiding the family gathering or office party may not be an option, but some careful thought and planning can go a long way to help you manage your blood glucose and still have a good time.