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So You’ve Got Diabetes

Okay, so you’ve found out that you have diabetes. Diabetes can be a very demanding and overwhelming disease. It's there all the time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and it never goes away because there is no cure. In fact diabetics often wish they could take a vacation from their diabetes.  But it’s important to understand that diabetes is not a death sentence and many individuals with diabetes live long, active and fruitful lives (DDF’s Executive Director, Andrew P. Mandell is a perfect example). More

What Is Self-Management?

Assemble Your Management Team

Establish Personal Goals

Dr. Visit Checklist

ABC's of Diabetes

Keep Your Feet Healthy

Keep Your Eyes Healthy

Keep Your Heart Healthy

Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy

Sharps Disposal

 

 

 
 
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