The handouts in this section include basic information that you can print and share with patients to engage them in ongoing diabetes discussions. Your patients can use this information to start increasing their knowledge about the importance of blood sugar control.
- Managing Diabetes: The A1C Test
A brief explanation of the A1C test and the meanings behind the numbers.
[PDF: 446 KB, 1 page] - Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
Basic information on what happens when you have type 2 diabetes, and the problems surrounding high blood sugar.
[PDF: 625 KB, 2 pages] - Taking Medications for Diabetes
Information about how diabetes medications can affect different parts of the body, the importance of a medication routine, and the precautions to take if patients are taking other medications.
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
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Hyperglycemia
[PDF: 495 KB, 2 pages]
[PDF: 495 KB, 2 pages]
Hypoglycemia
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
Hypoglycemia Checklist
[PDF: 374 KB, 1 page]
[PDF: 374 KB, 1 page]
My Test Goal Numbers
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
My Medication List
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
My Blood Sugar Log
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
Doctor Conversation Starter
[PDF: 323 KB, 1 page]
[PDF: 323 KB, 1 page]
Diabetes Glossary
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
[PDF: 238 KB, 1 page]
