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Lesson 1: Getting Started

Posted: 04.01.2009

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Diabetes is a serious condition and is the fastest growing disease in the Untied States. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8% of the population, who have diabetes.

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Diabetes 101
Newly diagnosed? Get started with some self-education.

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Healthy Eating
Smart nutrition can make all the difference. Find tips and ideas.

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Being Active
Great ideas on how to work exercise into any routine and lifestyle.

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Monitoring & Testing
Find out how to best test your blood glucose level, for greater control.

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Travel
Get resources for how to handle your everyday problems.

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Reducing Risks
Read about how to minimize your risks for complications.

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Healthy Coping
Find tips and ideas on how to make living with diabetes easier.

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Children with Diabetes
Access resources and information to help manage your child’s diabetes.

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Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.

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