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Overview

Diabetes

Welcome to your home base for success!

Live well with diabetes. Learn how to manage your blood sugar through diet, medications, and exercise.

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Why check your blood sugar

Discover how checking your blood sugar gives you the numbers you need to make healthy choices.
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Benefits of diabetes medication

Explore the medications that support your routine of successful living with diabetes. 
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Preventing burnout

Stay motivated as you create and live your diabetes routine – and let go of perfection.

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Tips for success
What is the difference between using medications and using insulin?

 

Your body needs insulin, whether you make it on your own or get it from an injection. You may start out taking medications along with eating healthy and being active to keep your blood sugar normal. If your body doesn't have enough insulin, you may need to take it.

 

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