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Just Diagnosed With Diabetes? Here’s Who You Need on Your Team

Just diagnosed with diabetes or feel like you need more support with an existing diagnosis? Remember—you don't have to do this alone.

Type 2 Diabetes: Where Do I Start?

You’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and you don’t know where to begin. The good news is, with just a few steps, you’ll begin to redefine normalcy and live a full life with diabetes.

Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic disease that affects the way the body metabolizes glucose. Those with T2D are finding that their body either resists the effects of the insulin they are producing or...

Understanding Your A1C

The A1C is a blood test that helps determine if your diabetes management plan is working well. It’s done every 2-3 months to find out what your average blood sugar has been.

Learning About Blood Glucose Levels

Different studies and publications indicate that the appearance of complications will depend on monitoring blood sugar levels. To delay complications, it's vital that we work to maintain adequate...

Just Diagnosed with Diabetes? Why and How to Find Mental Health Support

Just diagnosed with diabetes? No matter how you're feeling right now, you deserve help; here's how to find it.

Ask a DCES: What Can I Eat?

Being newly diagnosed with T2D can bring so many questions, particularly, "what can I eat?" Jodi explains how to approach food with diabetes.

How to Stay Consistent with Diabetes Management

Managing diabetes is easier when you have a routine you can stick to. Learn how to stay consistent with diabetes management.

Ask a CDCES: Why Was I Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes or Prediabetes?

Wonder why you were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes? We asked Diabetes care and education specialist, Jodi Lavin-Tompkins.

All About Sulfonylureas (SFUs)

The first oral medications that, in addition to metformin, have been widely used for diabetes management were sulfonylureas, also known as (SFUs). Let's talk about them.