Diabetes Awareness FREE Tip Sheets and Tools
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BLOOD SUGAR MANAGEMENT GOALS
It’s important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease.
Download the Goal Chart to help get yourself — and keep yourself — on track!
PERSONAL CARE RECORD
Maintaining a personal care record lets you keep track of tests needed throughout the year.
Staying on top of these important health goals can help you prevent or reduce your risk of long term complications from diabetes.
Download your Personal Care Record today!
BLOOD SUGAR TESTING LOG
Monitoring blood sugar levels and recording them in a logbook is the center of diabetes self-management. Figure out how your body reacts when you eat certain kinds or amounts of foods during the day.
Download the Blood Sugar Testing Log today!
TECHNOLOGY TRACKER
Mobile apps can help you feel more confident and consistent in your diabetes care plan with daily logging, custom content, goal setting, nutritional information and more!
Download our Technology Tracker info sheet today!
DIABETES MEDICATIONS: How They Work
There are many types
of diabetes medications which work in different ways to help you control your blood sugars. Learn about these medications and how they work so you are prepared to discuss your options with your diabetes care team.
Download the Blood Sugar Testing Log today!
28 WAYS TO MOVE MORE
You don’t need to run or be at the gym to get fit. Every small, extra move you do during the day really adds up fast! Here are 28 easy ways you can move more to burn calories, boost energy and balance blood glucose levels.
Be a mover and shaker, download this tool today!
COPING
Did you know that as the body’s system prepares us to manage stress, it also releases the hormone glucagon, which causes your blood sugar to increase?Diabetes is a stressful part of your life, but there are positive ways to manage it.
Download this information to help cope with diabetes today!
THREE DAY FOOD LOG
Maintaining a consistent food diary helps you improve your numbers by learning more about what works for you!
Download and start tracking today with our 3 day food log!
BUDGET-FRIENDLY MEALS
Shopping on a budget does not mean that you have to sacrifice delicious food! With a little advanced planning and creativity you can eat balanced, healthy meals that your whole family will love!
Download our tips for budget-friendly meals today!
SUPERMARKET SHOPPING TIPS
From fruits and vegetables to grains, dairy, eggs and protein, get some aisle-by- aisle tips to align your shopping list to with a healthy eating program.
Download “Navigating the Aisles” today!
HEALTHY DIET THROUGH SNACKING
Snacking is a great way to manage hunger in between meals, and choosing balanced snacks can help manage blood sugar levels.
Download “Ways to Actively Maintain a Healthy Diet Through Snacking” today!
TIPS FOR EATING OUT
Managing choices when eating out allows you to maintain a healthy diet while enjoying a well- deserved meal out with family and friends.
Download our tips for eating out today!
THE NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Learn to read the nutrition facts label, what to focus on and how it helps with awareness about what you are eating.
Download this tip sheet to help you read a nutiriton label today!
HEALTHY EATING TIPS
The Diabetes Plate Method is the easiest way to create healthy meals that can help manage blood sugar. Using this method, you can create perfectly portioned meals with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbohydrates. All you need is a plate!
Download the plate method today!
SELF-MONITORING BLOOD SUGAR
Learn how to measure your blood glucose properly with these step-by-step instructions
Download the instructions on how to self-monitor today!
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Be prepared when your blood sugar goes low! Do you carry glucose tablets, a small juice box, a snack? Learn how to treat low blood sugars and what to carry to keep you safe.
Download this tip sheet to help you at your next visit today!
SICK DAY CHECKLIST
Any sickness can affect blood glucose control. Discuss your sick-day checklist with your diabetes care team before you get sick, so you know how to manage your blood sugar and when to seek medical help.
Download this tip sheet to help you prepare for when you’re sick today!
15/15 LOW BLOOD SUGAR RULE
Learn the 15/15 rule and what to carry, even on-the-go, to treat your low blood sugar.
Download this tip sheet to learn how to treat your lows today!