For Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes

Watch this clip to understand what happens within your body when you have type 2 diabetes, and the importance of keeping your blood glucose levels within a healthy range.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you need to learn how to take your blood sugar readings using a home blood glucose meter. Watch this instructional program to learn how to test with accuracy and minimal discomfort. Includes information on target levels, how to treat a blood sugar low, logging, and more.

Learn how to control the amount of carbohydrate you eat to help you manage your diabetes.

Learn which foods contain carbohydrates.

Learn the importance of preparing a sick-day plan, and how to manage the symptoms of low blood glucose, or hypoglycemia.

Learn which diabetes management supplies, medications and documents you should keep on hand in case you need to use them in an emergency.

Learn how managing your blood glucose levels will help you to prevent or delay skin and foot problems.