How to Do Basic Diabetes Care Properly

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Tip 1 - Living With Type 1 Diabetes

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Z 80 A | permalink

There are many components to proper management of type 1 diabetes.

For further reading: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/recently-diagnosed/living-with-type-1-diabetes.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Treatment & Care

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Prity Patel | permalink

Stay one step ahead of your diabetes with these treatment strategies.

For further reading: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Diagnosing Diabetes and Learning About Prediabetes

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joanna Caban | permalink

A doctor can use three tests to determine if you have prediabetes or diabetes.

For further reading: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diagnosis/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Diabetes Foot Care

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Isabel Cristina | permalink

Proper foot care is critical for people with diabetes. WebMD experts offer tips for proper foot care.
Tags: diabetes, amputation, feet, foot, shoe, footwear, callus, bunion, corn, nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy, toenail, ingrown toenail, hammer toe, cuticles, heels, podiatrist, socks

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/caring-feet ^[4]