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Easy Exercise Ideas for Diabetes

Walking, Swimming, and Dancing
Exercising when you have type 1diabetes or type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, exercise can be incredibly fun. Learn fun exercise ideas you can incorporate into your routine.

Exercise Tips for People with Diabetes

Working Out and Staying Fit Safely with Diabetes

Diabetes: Beginning an Exercise Plan

10 Ways to Get Started and Stay Motivated
If you have diabetes and you’re new to exercise or haven’t exercised in years, here are some easy ways to motivate you to get started.

Fitting Exercise into Your Daily Life

Living Well with Diabetes
Read quick tips on how to fit a diabetes-friendly exercise plan into your everyday routine.

How to Choose a Blood Glucose Monitor

Get the Right Blood Glucose Meter for Your Lifestyle
A blood glucose meter can dramatically improve your diabetes blood sugar control (blood glucose control). There are many features to choose from when purchasing a glucose meter. Get the features that make your blood glucose meter work for you.

How to Avoid Diabetic Ketoacidosis

A Diabetes Complication Caused by Hyperglcyemia
People with type 1 diabetes should know the symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis and how to test their blood glucose to detect the condition.

Hyperglycemia: Treat It Early

How to Treat High Blood Glucose
Learn the signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia--and how to treat it fast.

Sick Day Management for People with Diabetes

If you have diabetes, make a sick day management plan now to help you take good care of your body so that you can heal faster.

Blood Glucose Monitoring: What Is the Right Number?

Also: Choosing the Right Blood Glucose Monitor
Blood glucose monitoring is an important part to treating your type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn about goal blood glucose ranges and the differences in blood glucose monitoring devices.

Carb Counting in Diabetes