Clear, trustworthy diabetes information
DiabeticGuide explains diabetes and prediabetes in plain language, using information from the CDC, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Diabetes Association. Learn the basics, understand your numbers, and find practical tips for eating and staying active.
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What Is Diabetes? Type 1 vs. Type 2 Explained
Learn what diabetes is, how insulin works, and the key differences between type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
Common early warning signs of diabetes, how type 1 and type 2 symptoms differ, signs in children, and when to get help.
Prediabetes: What It Is and How to Reverse Course
What prediabetes means, who is at risk, how it is diagnosed, and proven steps to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
A1C and Blood Sugar Targets: Understanding Your Numbers
What your A1C means, common blood glucose targets, time in range, and how to handle highs and lows.
Diabetes-Friendly Eating Basics
The plate method, carbohydrates, portion sizes, drinks, and practical eating tips for managing blood sugar.
Exercise and Diabetes: A Practical Guide
How physical activity affects blood sugar, how much to aim for, and how to exercise safely with diabetes.