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MyFoodAdvisor™ is a unique calorie and carbohydrate counting tool that can help with diabetes management and nutrition from the American Diabetes Association More>>
Visit the Diabetes Resource Guide to learn information on community screenings, education, support groups, and research. More>>
Check this area for a rundown of community events aimed at diabetes prevention and/or awareness. More>>
Click here to see an easy-to-use guide to Diabetes services available throughout Eastern Washington. More>>
Each year about 800,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes. Who gets it? How do you get it? How do you live with it? Get the facts about diabetes here. More>>
Nearly three out of 10 people who have diabetes don't even know they have the disease. Find out if you should get tested. More>>
If you have diabetes, you're at risk for diabetic neuropathy. Though there are medicines to manage nerve pain, good blood sugar control is still the best medicine. More>>
Controlling your type 2 diabetes well can cut your risk of dangerous complications. Working with your doctor - and following these tips - can help. More>>
When people with diabetes smoke cigarettes, the results can be deadly. Quitting smoking is crucial for good blood sugar control. Try these tips to kick the habit. More>>
When you have diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels can help cut your risk of life-threatening heart disease. More>>
Regular exercise is a must to help achieve blood sugar control if you have diabetes. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese meditative exercise, may help you do that. More>>
If your child has some of these symptoms, they could be signs of diabetes. Also learn what raises your child's risk of the disease. More>>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday said it was still reviewing documents that examine whether the blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Avandia raises users' odds for heart attack and heart failure and should be... More>>
A nutritious, balanced diet is key for managing diabetes well. These tips can help you keep your blood sugar in check and appetite satisfied. More>>
Depression is common if you have diabetes. But, the two can be a dangerous mix. Find out how depression can be treated. More>>
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. More>>
Information for the public and professionals about diabetes, including research, statistics, and educational publications. More>>
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the world's largest charitable funder and advocate of type 1 diabetes research. More>>
NDEP is a partnership of the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than 200 public and private organizations. More>>
INHS represents an approach to health care that is unlike any other in the world; overseeing nine collaborative services that work on behalf of the region's major competing hospitals. More>>
The Washington state Diabetes Prevention and Control Program's mission statement is to provide leadership in implementing diabetes prevention and control strategies in Washington State. More>>
Stephanie knows first-hand how Diabetes can change a family's life. Her grandfather had Diabetes and ultimately died from complications. She now dedicates her time making people aware of the disease. Sign up to receive the latest news and information on Diabetes Prevention and Control from Stephanie.
