Diabetes Tools and Resources

Living with diabetes can be overwhelming because of the many lifestyle changes needed to manage the disease. These tools can help you reach your treatment goals and better manage your diabetes. 

About Diabetes

• eModule: Let's Talk About Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke
• Patient Information Sheets: What is Diabetes and How Can I Manage It? (PDF)  | Spanish (PDF)
• What is Diabetes? (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Types of Diabetes (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Understanding Type 2 Diabetes (PDF)

Risk Factors

• Type 2 Diabetes and Cholesterol (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Type 2 Diabetes and Kidney Disease (PDF)
• Type 2 Diabetes and PAD (PDF)
• Diabetes and Heart Disease: The Numbers You Need to Know (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• 4 Steps to Preventing Stroke (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)

Managing Diabetes

• Monitoring Your Kidney Health With UACR Tests (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Monitoring Your Kidney Health With eGFR Tests (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Type 2 Diabetes and Understanding My Medications (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Tips for Talking to Your Healthcare Professional About Kidney Health (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• How to Get Ready for a Telehealth Appointment (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• 4 Questions to Ask Your Doctor (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Understanding The Nutrition Facts Label (PDF)
• Preparing Healthy Meals for the Whole Family (PDF)
• Recipes
• Good For The Heart: Tips for Building a Support System (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• 7 Tips to Care for Your Heart When Living With Type 2 Diabetes (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Take Care of Your Heart When Living With Type 2 Diabetes (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
• Medication Tracker (PDF)

• YMCA
  Find out more about Diabetes Prevention Program support groups that may be in your area.