Health Center - Diabetes
About eight percent of all Americans have diabetes, and the rate is increasing. Learn more about this prevalent and life-threatening disease, including common symptoms, how it affects your health, tips to manage it and prevent complications and ways to reduce your risk factors.
Diabetes Guide
Diabetes Lifestyle Tips
Diabetes management software allows you to analyze trends in your blood glucose levels, and some programs allow direct downloads from your meter. One such program is Diabetes Pilot, which can be used with desktop computers, Palm handhelds, and pocket PC handhelds. Many meters come with their own software for downloading. You may also try commercial or free programs, but check their compatibility with your meter and (for Web-based software) privacy policies. The MEDport Organizers are zippered soft cases in different sizes that carry your supplies and have a cool side for insulin. The Day-to-Day Diabetes Calendar provides helpful information and inspiring words about diabetes management. A vibrating alarm watch, available from many manufacturers, can serve as a nondisruptive reminder system.
Caring for your feet
Wash your feet with soap and warm water (not hot) every day, and pat dry carefully, including between the toes. Use lotion, especially over your heels. Check your feet daily. Use a mirror if necessary to see the soles of your feet. Ask your health care professional how to treat corns, calluses, bunions or cracks in the skin of your heel. Call your health care professional if you see swelling or redness or feel numbness or tingling in either foot. Don't go barefoot. Wear well-fitting shoes and seamless socks, and don't let your feet get too hot or cold.
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