Diabetes| Kaiser Permanente

Overview

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

Why check your blood sugar

Regularly checking your blood sugar helps you control diabetes. It puts you in charge, giving you bits of information so you know what works for you.

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Benefits of medication for diabetes

Discover how medication can help you manage your diabetes.

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Preventing burnout with diabetes

Changing how you look at diabetes can help you stay motivated to care for yourself without thinking you need to be perfect.

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Tips for success

Pre-package your snacks so you can grab them and go. You can label them with the carb count so you know exactly how many carbs you're eating. Try for 15 grams or fewer of carbs per snack.

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Regularly checking your blood sugar helps you control your diabetes. It puts you in charge, giving you bits of information so you know what works for you.

Store your supplies in the same place and regularly check to see that you're well-stocked. These habits can help make testing easier.

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Share successes with family and friends. They can support you in your journey to better health. Plan a walk with family or friends and check your blood sugar before you go.

Changing your perspective can help you avoid diabetes burnout by making things happen rather than letting things happen to you. Find the places where you can feel empowered with your care.