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In the U.S. alone, 20.8 million people have diabetes -- and about a third don't even know it. Find out some information you just may need. See more »
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Understand diabetes and how your body uses insulin to handle glucose. You'll also find information about the impact of diabetes on other systems in the body.
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How Diabetes Works
In the U.S. alone, 20.8 million people have diabetes -- and about a third don't even know it. Find out some information you just may need.
See more »
Blood Sugar
Monitoring your blood sugar is a vital part of the diabetes management process, and frequent self-monitoring is the key to successful diabetes care. Learn more about blood sugar and diabetes.
See more »Diabetes - Retinal Conditions
Diabetes can affect many body parts and processes, from your head to your feet. Watch this A.D.A.M. animation to see how diabetes can affect eyesight.
See more »How Diabetes Affects the Digestive System
Diabetes can lead to digestive problems. Elevated blood sugar can damage the nerves that help digest food. Discover how the digestive system works, and how diabetes can throw a wrench into this complex process.
See more »How Diabetes Affects the Feet
Diabetes can wreak havoc with your feet -- causing many problems from minor aches and pains to the need for amputation. Use this article to learn how diabetes can affect your feet.
See more »How Diabetes Affects the Heart
Diabetics are more likely to have a heart attack -- and their heart attacks are more likely to be fatal. Learn how diabetes increases your chances of developing conditions like hypertension and heart failure.
See more »How Diabetes Affects the Kidneys
The kidneys control water quality and levels in the body and release an array of hormones and enzymes. Find out why diabetic kidneys start to lose their ability to be effective water-treatment plants.
See more »How to Control Diabetes With Exercise
Exercise provides a great opportunity for diabetics to maintain their health. It usually produces rewards in terms of blood glucose control. Learn how exercise helps keep diabetes in check.
See more »How to Adjust to Life With Diabetes
Diabetes impacts every aspect of life from food preparation to travel. It affects personal interactions and it can impact work situations. Fitting diabetes into a life full of other responsibilities requires compromise. Learn how to adjust to life with diabetes.
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