Diabetic Facts

• Type 1 diabetes:The pancreas gland behind your stomach makes little or no insulin(a hormone) due to an inherited problem at birth.

• Type 2 diabetes:The body doesn't make enough insulin or the insulin doesn't work the way it should.

• Impaired glucose tolerance (prediabetes):Insulin is made, but isn't working properly.

• Gestational diabetes:This is diabetes during pregnancy that affects the way the body uses sugar (this increases the risk for type 2 diabetes later in life.

• Secondary diabetes:Due to the process that either reduce insulin production or insulin usage (for example, pancreatic disease, steroid medication, etc)​

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Diabetes Self Management Survival Skills

• ​Motivation/healthy coping:Learn as much as you can, attend a self management diabetes class and accept support from family and friends.

• Monitoring blood sugar levels at least twice a day or more frequently if you take insulin.

• Meal Planning:Control portion sizes and eat the same amount of carbohydrates at each meal.

• Take the right amount of medication at the right time as instructed by your doctor.

• Be active:Be cautious about physical activities and consult your doctor if necessary.