Connecting With Your Doctor
Looking to control your blood sugar levels and your weight? Your doctor may be your best supporter in helping you create a type 2 diabetes treatment plan. Always be open and honest with him or her, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your doctor can be your partner on this journey.
What can your primary care doctor help you do?
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Measuring Blood Sugar
Measuring your blood sugar levels with a blood sugar meter can help you make decisions about food, physical activity, and medicines.
The results of your blood sugar tests with a blood sugar meter and the A1C test may help you and your doctor understand how well your type 2 diabetes treatment plan is working.
Self-testing shows your progress
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Type 2 Diabetes and Your Kidneys
Type 2 diabetes can increase your risk for kidney disease. Your risk is much higher if you are Hispanic/Latino, African American, or Native American.
How do you know if you have kidney disease?
You may not know if you have kidney disease. In the early stages, kidney disease causes no symptoms.
Why is kidney disease dangerous?
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Type 2 Diabetes and Your Emotional Health
Having type 2 diabetes can be stressful. You may have a lot on your plate, such as:
Taking medicine
Testing your blood sugar
Having to exercise and eat healthy
All this stress can lead to depression. If you have at least 3 of the symptoms below, or just a few but have been feeling bad for 2 weeks or more, talk with your doctor:
Know the ABCs of Type 2 Diabetes
What are the ABCs of type 2 diabetes? A is for A1C, B is for blood pressure, and C is for cholesterol. These are sometimes referred to as your numbers. It's a good idea to understand why it is important to manage the ABCs of diabetes when you have type 2 diabetes. So let’s get going.
Type 2 Diabetes: Managing the ABCs
A is for A1C
A1C is a
Eating Out With Type 2 Diabetes
A home-cooked meal every night may not be for everyone, especially if you have a busy schedule.
Click or tap the tips below to help you make healthy eating choices when eating out with diabetes:
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