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- A1c Test - What Is It?
Want to know what you average blood glucose level can tell you about the diabetes in your life or the live of a loved one? The Glycohemoglobin Test (A1c Test) test can tell you
- ABC's Of Diabetes Glossary
Use our glossary to find out more about diabetes...
- Alcohol In Your Meal Plan
Find out the right way to work alcohol into your diabetic meal plan. Alcohol doesn't have to be taboo when you have diabetes
- Blood Fats And Diabetes
Fat is a part of EVERY cell in your body. Find out how it affects diabetes.
- Blood Glucose And Testing
When disabetes is in the picture blood glucose testing is a mandatory task. Learn how and why people with diabetes need to test their blood glucose level.
- Blood Glucose Testing
Every person with diabetes needs to test their blood sugar. Here are some basics
- Books And Reading
Gaining more diabetes knowledge should be the goals of every person with diabetes. Here are some diabetes related books, magazines and other materials you might want to check out.
- Cataracts
Cataracts is a complication of diabetes. Be aware of it's symptoms and treatment...
- Chair Exercises
If you can't stand for long periods of time chair exercises migth be just what you need...
- Chromium
It was reported as early as 1854 that brewer's yeast improved the condition of diabetes. Researcher's later found that the active ingredient in brewers's years is a complex of chromium and several
- Contact Us
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- Cooking
Learning how to cook great diabetic meals is as much a part of your meal plan as testing your blood gluocose and taking medication.
- Coping With A Diabetic Loved One
If you are a family member or friend of a person with diabetes who is finding it difficult to take care of themselves in a good way, here are a few tips for you
- Dental Care
A person with diabetes is at a greater risk for gum disease and other mouth infections than non-diabetics. This is important to know since infections can make the blood glucose level rise.
- Depression
Depression is a common complication of being diagnosed with diabetes
- DFAN Email Discussion Lists
Talking to others about diabetes is a great way to learn more, grow and have a better diabetes management plan
- Diabetes And Dieticians
A dietician speciliazed in dealing with diabetic patients can help you figure out how much food you need to eat depending upon your lifestyle, weight, insulin requirements, pill requirements (diabetes treatment), and any other drugs you may be taking.
- Diabetes And Food Issues
Food issues are so prominent in the life of a person with diabetes. Here are some key issues you might want to know about.
- Diabetes And Free Foods
There are many foods you can eat that won't have much effect on raising the blood sugar of a person with diabetes...
- Diabetes And The DCCT
The DCCT (Diabetes Control and Complications Trial) was the largest diabetes study in history.
- Diabetes Bible Study
Diabetes Bible Study You may have already studied about diabetes as a condition that affects your health. Diabetes can also affect us spiritually and emotionally. We now teach...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Be Glad You're Here
Diabetes Bible Study - Be Glad You're Here Psalm 118:24 Romans 8:28 Proverbs 3:5 Being happy and glad about life in general might seem a bit simplistic? How can you...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Being A Doer
Diabetes Bible Study - Being A Doer James 1: 23-24 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Being Broken Means You Can Be Fixed
Diabetes Bible Study - Being Broken Means You Can Be Fixed Psalm 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds" Losing weight is difficult even when diabetes isn't in the...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Being Humble Needs No Ego
Diabetes Bible Study - Being Humble Needs No Ego Psalm 25:9 Psalm 51:15-17 Psalm 75:6-7 Psalm 115:1 "Being humble is one of the best experiences of my life!" That’s a sentence...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Being Strong
Diabetes Bible Study - Being Strong 2 Chronicles 15:7 Being strong and not weak? What does that really mean? Does it mean being successful in EVERYTHING that...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Casting Your Cares
Diabetes Bible Study - Casting Your Cares 1 Peter 5:7 Have you ever had to carry something that was very heavy? Your back and legs might be hurting a bit. You can...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Christ Knows
Diabetes Bible Study - Christ Knows Hebrew 2:18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Once I was diagnosed with diabetes I...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Common Sense
Diabetes Bible Study - Common Sense Luke 5: 4- 6 "Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Day To Day Living Questions
Diabetes Bible Study - Day To Day Living Questions What is the most precious thing you had to give up once you were diagnosed with diabetes? Did you give it away/stop...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Denial
Diabetes Bible Study - Denial Psalm 36:2 1 Corinthians 10:13 Proverbs 16:18 Denial can creep into any diabetes management plan. It doesn’t matter if you’re newly diagnosed...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Don't Worry
Worry can be as tangible as something you can touch and feel. Waking up thinking about what "might" happen. Or having throughts about things you are afraid to deal with just brings tension into your day. Diabetes can bring worry into your day, if you allow it. So try not to worry. Get informed. Be proactive, and live a good life.
- Diabetes Bible Study - Forgiving Others
Diabetes Bible Study - Forgiving Others Isaiah 44:22 Matthew 18:21-22 Mark 11:25-26 Luke 6:37 Luke 17:3-4 Giving forgiveness to others is one of the most difficult things for us to...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Friendship
Diabetes Bible Study - Friendship Proverbs 27:9 Friendship and diabetes management? What could those two things possibly have in common? Actually, the two do have something...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Give Thanks In The Turmoil
Diabetes Bible Study - Give Thanks In The Turmoil "Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians...
- DIabetes Bible Study - God Is Your Hiding Place
DIabetes Bible Study - God Is Your Hiding Place Remember when you were a child and might to into your secret hiding place where you felt safe and warm? When diabetes is in your life (in...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Talking To Others
Talking to others about the diabetes in your life can get frustrating at times. Try to understand that sometimes people don't understand a lot about diabetes. They might need a little help from you understanding about diabetes management and having diabetes in your life.
- Diabetes Bible Study - Thankfulness
Diabetes Bible Study - Thankfulness Psalm 107:1 Psalm 35:28 Ephesians 5:20 Thanksgiving, a word that Americans celebrate each year, but a word we should practice every...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Truth Or Dare To Denial
Diabetes Bible Study - Truth Or Dare To Denial Hebrews 4:12-13 Living with diabetes is a truth that never goes away. We have it and have to deal with it. No? In reality,...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Turning Down Good Things
Diabetes Bible Study - Turning Down Good Things Genesis 4:7 Psalm 46:1 Luke 4:1-13 "Oh, that pie looks soooooo good!", or maybe it’s the television show that’s on while...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Walking By Faith
"For we walk by faith, not by sight" might be a bible verse that you've heard before, but what does it truly mean? This verse is one that can often help us be strong when times look bad, and be hopeful when others tell us we should just give up. Diabetes is a condition that brings many ups and downs into our life, so this scripture can play a huge role in helping us get through the battle.
- Diabetes Bible Study - We're Not Perfect
Diabetes Bible Study - We're Not Perfect Colossians 1:21, 22 Diabetes is full of numbers, figures, goals and expectations. We’re always trying to reach a ...
- Diabetes Bible Study - When To Change
Diabetes Bible Study - When To Change Genesis 35:2 Luke 5:35-39 When you desire a change in your life, how will we know when to make a move? Not knowing the right...
- Diabetes Bible Study - Where Is Joy?
Diabetes Bible Study - Where Is Joy? Psalm 73:26 Nehemiah 8:10 Psalm 4:7 James 1: 2-6 Where is joy and happiness? In this world of not enough money, sickness,...
- Diabetes Bible Study- Learning Through Stress And Trials
Diabetes Bible Study- Learning Through Stress And Trials James 1:2-4 Mat 11:28-30 John 16:33 What will we learn by having diabetes in our life? Diabetes is one of the trials and...
- Diabetes Complications
Diabetes complications can show up at any time in the life of a person with diabetes. Everything from kidney damage, eye damage, and even damage to the skin are some of the common complications that can arise in a person with diabetes.
- Diabetes Grading Scale
When you're evaluating your diabetes management plan, don't use the common measures for success. Here is a grading scale that might help you get a better idea of where you are.
- Diabetes Journal Writing Tips
A diabetes journal doesn't only have to keep track of blood glucose testing results and the foods you eat every day (although it's a great way to keep track of both). Another part of diabetes journalizing includes writing about your day, your thoughts, your frustrations and anything else you want to write about.
- Diabetes Management And Goal Setting
Goal setting is a vital part of any diabetes management plan
- Diabetes Motivation
Diabetes Motivation Diabetes Journal Writing Tips Starting A Diabetes Support Group Diabetes Grading Scale Diabetes Procrastinator Diabetes Procrastination Worksheet Diabetes Motivational One...
- Diabetes Procrastinator
If you find yourself taking your diabetes management plan for granted you might just be a diabetes procrastinator...
- Diabetic Recipes
Choose from our variety of diabetic recipes that include entrees, snacks, meaty dishes and more! Add these recipes to your diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 1 to 10
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 100 to 109
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 11 to 20
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 21 to 30
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 31 to 40
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 60 to 69
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 70 to 75
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 82 to 89
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Diabetic Recipes 90 to 99
Take a look at our recipes that are great for a diabetes management plan
- Doctors And Medical Care
All people with diabetes come in contact with doctors at one time or another in their lives. Having a good relationship with your diabetes doctor and the medical care you receive is mandatory.
- Eating
Having diabetes might meant hat you need to change all of your eating habits. Our knowledge files can help make the transistion easier for you and your family members (or friends)
- Emotional Issues And Diabetes
Learn how diabetes can bring many emotional issues along with the diagnosis.
- Emotional Stress Jekyll Hyde Syndrome
Learn how high blood sugar can bring on emotional stress symptoms in a person with diabetes
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- Exercise & Diabetes
Exercise should be a part of every diabetes managemetn plan. Getting regular exercise can help your body work more efficiently and help the blood sugar level stay in a normal range
- Exercise And Diabetes
Here is some general information on exercise and diabetes
- Exercising On A Budget
Can't afford new exercise equipment. Don't worry. There are other opitions available to you.
- Exercising With Diabetic Neuropathy
Neuropathy can cause pain and other complications, but it doesn't have to stop your exercise program...
- Exericising WIth A Couch Potato Mind
Finding it hard to get yourself off the couch to exercise? Get up and try. Your diabetes management plan depends on it.
- Facing Your Diabetes
After you're diagnosed with diabetes it's important that you deal with it in a truthful, upfront way. Here are some tips that might help
- Family 911 Training
Teaching children how to dial 911 might help save your life or the life of someone else with diabetes...
- FAQ Frequently Asked Questions File
This is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about diabetes. This should be used to give yourself a basic understanding of diabetes
- Fat Facts
Learn about fat and how it plays a role in your diabetes meal plans
- Fat To Lean Formul
Diabetes Fat To Lean Formula Losing fat on your body is something you need to do if you are overweight. Our fat to lean formula might help Here's how you get from FAT to LEAN in five...
- Flexibility Exercises
Flexibility exercises are a great addition to any diabetes management plan
- Food Issues And The Family
Food issues are one of the most crucial issues a family must deal with once a person is diagnosed with diabetes...
- Foot Care 101
If you have diabetes taking care of your feet should be every day task just like brushing your teeth and combing your hair. Daily feet inspections can help you avoid many complications that can occur to the feet of a person with diabetes.
- General Diabetes Knowledge
General Diabetes Knowledge ABC's Of Diabetes Glossary THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 Blood Fats And Diabetes Diabetes And High Blood Pressure Diabetes And Cataracts Diabetes And...
- Gestational Diabetes
Getting and being pregnant with diabetes in the picture means that you need to take great care of yourself and be aware of certain things...
- Glucophage
Glucophage Learn more about glucophage, an oral diabetes medication .... Glucophage, also known as Metformin became available in the United States in 1995. This drug helps some Type II...
- Google Results
- Grilling Tips For Meals
Adding grilling to your diabetes meal planning can lead to some tasty meals for you and your family.
- Having A Good Diabetes Doctor Visit
Things to remember when you see your diabetes doctor so you can have a good and productive visit
- Hidden Sugars
Eating foods that contain hidden sugars can sometimes riase the blood sugar of a person with diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
When diabetes comes into play, high blood pressure is a problem that should always be prevented...
- Home
The DFAN Diabetes Website is here to teach you all about living with diabetes in your life, whether you are a diabetic yourself, or have a diabetic loved one. Learn about blood glucose testing, meal planning, complications and more.
- Hyperglycemia? High Blood Sugar
Find out about diabetes and hyperglycemia and everything it entails
- Hypoglycemia Low Blood Sugar
Find out how to deal with diabetes and low blood sugar
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Find ou about diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance and how it can affect you or a loved one with diabetes
- Insulin And Medication
Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose in your body get inside the body's cells. The cells in your body use glucose for energy. Insulin is made in the pancreas, which is located behind your stomach.
- Insulin Pumps
Learn how insulin pumps can change a diabetes management plan, often for the better...
- Insulin Pumps
Diabetes And Insulin Pumps Insulin Pumps Home :: Diabetes Knowledge Articles :: Diabetes And Insulin Pumps Home Diabetes Knowledge Articles...
- Knowledge Articles
Our diabetes related articles were written to be easy to read and to give you the most information about diabetes.
- Low Salt Meal Plans
Some people with diabetes need to eat a meal plan that is low in salt content. We've prepared this article to help you detarmine what foods a person on a low salt meal plan can and caannot eat.
- Managed Care And Diabetes
Find out how HMO's, PPOs, etc... can affect diabetes and your ability to get good health care for you or a loved one
- Marriage And Diabetes
When diabetes enters a marriage, the couple's ability to cope can mean the difference between a solid stable marriage and one filled with doubt, fear and confusion
- Meal Planning And Meal Plans
Diabetes Meal Planning And Meal Plans Sample 1200 Calorie Meal Plan Diabetes Sample 1500 Calorie Meal Plan Sample 1800 Calorie Meal Plan Diabetes Sample 2000 Calorie Meal Plan Diabetes The...
- Motivational One Liners
Diabetes Motivational One Liners These diabetes one liners might bring a smile to your face.. These motivational one liners were submitted by members of the DFAN Diabetes Forum #1: "Diabetes is but a...
- Needle Injection Anxiety
Taking insulin injections can sometimes be a anxious experience in the life of a person with diabetes. Here are some tips that might help you.
- Oral Medications
Learn about diabetes and the oral agents taken by people with Type 2 diabetes
- Potassium Rich Foods
Here is a list of potassium rich foods you can work into your diabees management plan
- Pregnancy
Diabetes And Pregnancy Gestational Diabetes Home :: Diabetes Knowledge Articles :: Diabetes And Pregnancy Home Diabetes Knowledge Articles...
- Procrastination Worksheet
Diabetes Procrastination Worksheet Use this sheet daily, every other day, or as often as you wish. Use it as is or incorporate it into your journal writing. Diabetes Tasks To Do...
- Sample 1200 Calorie Meal Plan
Getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals is good for everyone, but a person with diabetes might have to take extra care. You can get vitamins and minerals in most of the foods you eat or from pills (supplements).
- Sample 1500 Calorie Meal Plan
Sample 1500 calories mealplan (Low-Fat)
- Sample 1800 Calorie Meal Plan
1800 Calorie Diet (Guide)
- Sample 2000 Calorie Meal Plan
DFAN 2000 Calorie Meal PlanSample Detailed 2000 Calorie Mealplan (2066 Calories)
- Sick Days
Being sick can upset your diabetes management plan in a major way. Not being able to eat, or take the insulin or oral medications you normally take is serious. Also when you're sick your blood glucose can go too high or too low, virtually on it's own (while you're body is fighting the illness).
- Snacking
You CAN work snacking into your diabetes management plan. Here is how to snack the RIGHT way...
- Sorbitol
Sorbitol is found naturally in some fruits and plants. It it something you need to be aware of for a diabetes management plan to run as smoothly as possible...
- Starting A Diabetes Support Group
Starting a diabetes support group can help others deal with diabetes, as well as help you cope with the issues that come along with being diagnosed
- Starting A Walking Program
Walking is one of the best forms of exercise around...
- Starting An Exercise Program
Here are some tips to help you start an exercise program that fits into your diabetes managemetn plan
- Stress Management
Managing stress should be a part of every diabetes management plan.
- Sugar Free Medicines
Sugar is added to many over the counter medications. This can create a problem with blood sugar control. Your blood sugars might be going high and you won't be able to figure out it's because of the over the counter medicine you're taking. Here's a list of some sugar-free over the counter medications.
- Supplies What Should You Buy
Once you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes it doesn't take long for you to realize that diabetes is an expensive disease. Test strips for blood glucose testing, urine testing strips to test for ketones, syringes, insulin, oral medications, and a lot other supplies make diabetes an illness that either requires money or a good insurance plan.
- Talking To A Child About A Family Member With Diabetes
Talking To A Child About A Family Member With Diabetes Give children simple explanations when talking to them about a friend or family member with diabetes... Telling adults about a child's diabetes...
- Testimonies
Testimonies Diabetes Testimony 1 Home :: Testimonies Home Diabetes Knowledge Articles Diabetic Recipes · Home · Diabetes...
- Testimony 1
Diabetes Testimony 1 I believe that, while in no way shape or form do I blame God for my condition, He has used it for me to step up to the plate, and take a direction in my life. Because of...
- THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
Learn about this legislation that can make your life with diabetes easier...
- The Different Parts Of Eating
A healthy diabetes meal plan should include a variety of foods. these foods might include grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, dairy products, meats, and fats. Your meal plan can include special meals, sick days, pregnancy and travel days. You may need to eat special meals during these times so you have to make sure you're ready for them.
- The Different Parts Of Nutrition
A calorie is a measure of energy you can get from the food you eat. The main source of calories in a meal plan are carbohydrates, protein and fat.
- The Family And Diabetes
Food issues are one of the most crucial issues a family must deal with once a person is diagnosed with diabetes...
- The Glycemic Index
The glycemic index measures how quickly a food will cause the blood sugar to rise. This is important knowledge for a person with diabetes.
- The STAND Method For Diabetes Management
The STAND method for diabetes management is for anyone who wants to take charge of their diabetes management plan and live a better life with diabetes
- Traveling With Diabetes
Traveling when you have diabetes can be done successfully if you do a lot of planning to make sure you're prepared.
- Vegetarian Diets
Vegetarian diets can fit into a diabetes management plan with a bit of planning
- Vitamins And Minerals
Getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals is good for everyone, but a person with diabetes might have to take extra care. You can get vitamins and minerals in most of the foods you eat or from pills (supplements).
- Water Drinking
It's advisable to try to drink at least 64 ounces of water each day. This is great to add to your diabetes management plan
- Weight Loss
Diabetes And Weight Loss Diabetes Fat To Lean Formul Diabetes And Weight Loss Practical Tips Diabetes Weight Loss Organization Plan Home :: Diabetes Knowledge Articles...
- Weight Loss Organization Plan
Having a good plan is very important when it comes to weight loss with diabetes in the picture...
- Weight Loss Practical Tips
Losing weight can be difficult when diabetes is in the pictures. Here are some practical tips that might help
- What Is Insulin?
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