Individualizing your Patient’s A1C Target
A tool for determining A1C target recommendations for type 1 and type 2 patients
Alcohol
For those on insulin or some diabetes medications, drinking alcohol can increase your risk of having low blood sugar. To reduce this risk, take the following steps.
Lows and highs: blood glucose levels
A quick guide to better understand the high and lows of blood glucose and their impacts
Managing your blood sugar fact sheet
A fact sheet so you can learn about different meters, how to test your blood sugar levels, how to identify your target, and how to manage your blood sugar when sick.
High blood pressure
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of your blood against the blood vessel walls.
Basic carbohydrate counting
Carbohydrate counting is a flexible way to plan your meals. It focuses on foods that contain carbohydrate as these raise your blood sugar the most. Follow these steps to count carbohydrates and help manage your blood sugar levels. Your registered dietitian will guide you along the way.
Staying healthy with diabetes
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are serious conditions, and can lead to the same complications. But you can do many things to stay well.