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Diabetes 101

Perhaps you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. At Diabetes Control for Life, we are committed to partnering with you to help you control your condition through proper nutrition, exercise and education. The lessons here in Diabetes 101 are your starting point on the path to better diabetes care.

Getting Started

Getting Started

What you need to know after you or a loved one is diagnosed.

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About Your Diagnosis

About Your Diagnosis

Learn about the types of diabetes diagnoses, insulin and blood sugar.

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Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating

Explore how diet and meal planning can help you manage your condition.

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Active Living

Active Living

Learn how exercise plays a key role in helping improve your blood sugar and more.

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Monitoring

Monitoring

Discover how checking your blood sugar regularly helps keep your levels in target range.

View Lesson 5
Ways to Get the Most From This Site

Using This Site

Explore the range of tools, recipes, articles and more Diabetes Control for Life offers to help you stay in control.

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Thank you! I have been very diligent with walking every day and watching my portions. I have lost eleven pounds and my blood sugar is in much better control. Gail
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