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Diabetes Resources for Patients

Diabetes is a serious condition that causes higher than normal blood sugar levels. Hispanic/Latino Americans are particularly vulnerable to developing type 2 diabetes with more than 50% higher chances of developing it in their lifetime.

What is Diabetes?

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Center for Disease Control

Hispanic/Latino Americans and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Research Institute

What is Diabetes?
International Diabetes Federation

What is diabetes
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

What is Diabetes?
University of Rochester Medical Center

Facts About Diabetes

Prevention

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Center for Disease Control

National Diabetes Prevention Program
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Simple Steps to Preventing Diabetes
MedlinePlus

How to Prevent Diabetes
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

Getting The Right Support From A CDC-Recognized Diabetes Prevention Program

Treatment

American Diabetes Association

Treatment & Care: Get the right care for you
MedlinePlus

Diabetes Medications
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Insulin, Medicines, & Other Diabetes Treatments

Recursos

Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

Opciones para cocinar más saludable

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National Diabetes Prevention Program

Programa Nacional de Prevención de la Diabetes
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

Obteniendo El Mejor Apoyo De Un Programa De Prevención De Diabetes Reconocido Por CDC
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists

De qué manera puede ayudarle un especialista en educación y cuidado de la diabetes
Diabetes Initiative

Recursos, Materiales en Español

What is Type 1 Diabetes?

  • Type 1 diabetes is the most severe form of diabetes
    • 5% of people who have diabetes have type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes
  • Type 1 usually develops in children and teenagers but can be developed by people of all ages
  • Type 1 diabetes is caused by the body’s immune system attacking insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
  • Since the body attacks its own cells, type 1 diabetes is known as an autoimmune disease

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Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes must be treated through a daily regimen of insulin therapy. The amount of insulin taken is dependent on:

  • Food
  • Exercise
  • Stress
  • Emotions and general health

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Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes

The onset of type 1 diabetes is very quick. The following symptoms can occur sudden:

  • Increased thirst
  • Increased urination (bed-wetting may occur in children)
  • Rapid and unexplained weight loss
  • Extreme hunger
  • Extreme weakness or fatigue
  • Unusual irritability
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain
  • Unpleasant breath odor
  • Itchy skin1

What is Type 2 Diabetes?1

  • Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes
    • It is non-insulin dependent
    • 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes is typically developed after the age of 35
    • However, a growing number of young people are developing type 2 diabetes
  • People with type 2 diabetes can produce some insulin, but not enough.
    • This is often a result of obesity and sedentary habits

Warning signs of Type 2 Diabetes1

The warning signs of type 2 diabetes include:

  • Increased thirst
  • Rapid and unexplained weight loss
  • Extreme hunger
  • Extreme weakness or fatigue
  • Unusual irritability
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain
  • Unpleasant breath odor
  • Itchy skin

These symptoms are often slower to present themselves and develop. It is important to talk to a doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, as they can often be mistaken for other conditions.

Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes1

The main treatment for type 2 diabetes is improving the use of insulin by the body. This can include:

  • Creating a healthy diet
  • Increasing physical activity
  • Weight loss

Some medications and in some cases, insulin, can act as a treatment for type 2 diabetes.

How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes1

In order to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, lifestyle changes can be made. These lifestyle changes include:

  • Losing weight
  • Increasing physical activity (150 minutes per week)
  • Spending less time being sedentary
  • Introducing healthy foods into your diet

What is Prediabetes?

  • Prediabetes can occur before the onset of type 2 diabetes.
  • Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not quite as high as diabetic blood sugar levels
    • More than 1 in 3 U.S adults have prediabetes, and many of those with prediabetes will have type 2 diabetes within 10 years.
  • However, use of preventative tactics such as weight loss, increased physical activity, and a healthy diet can delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.2

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