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Diabetes

Use these healthy eating resources to manage or reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

Diabetes and Pregnancy
HHS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Get answers to frequently asked questions about diabetes and pregnancy.

Diabetes and Dietary Supplements: In Depth
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

Learn about the safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements for managing diabetes.

Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Diabetes Education Program

Learn about type 2 diabetes including the risks, complications, and prevention strategies. Also in Spanish.

Diabetes in Older People
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

Read about diabetes symptoms, tests, and management for older individuals.

Diabetes and Oral Health
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Find tips for maintaining good oral health, geared towards people with diabetes.

Diabetes, Heart Disease, & Stroke
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Diabetes Education Program

Learn more about the link between diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Diabetes Overview
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Read about the symptoms, causes, and management of diabetes, as well as how you can prevent it.

Managing & Treating Gestational Diabetes
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Read about how a healthy eating plan and physical activity play a role in managing gestational diabetes.

Taking Care of Youth Who Have Diabetes
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Help the children in your life manage their diabetes using these tips.

Talk with Your Family
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Kidney Disease Education Program

Learn ways to talk to your family about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. 

Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Follow these steps to get started with lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

Find basic information about diabetes, including a definition, causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatments, complications, and more. 

Diabetes Type 1
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus Health Information

What is type 1 diabetes, and how do you manage it? Get basic information here.

Diabetes Prevention Learning Activity in English
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, Network of the National Library of Medicine

Learn how to estimate measurements for recipes and serving sizes using your hands with this interactive guide.