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It is important to work in tandem with the primary care providers in order to make appropriate referrals.

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A list of community and national diabetes resources can be made available to the patient and/or caregivers to assist them in initiating these relationships. List of resources and educational materials to use in providing diabetes care for patients and clincians.

National Diabetes Fact Sheet - 2011 (pdf) - Feb 11th, 2011
A helpful fact sheet for patients and clinicians on diabetes facts. Easy to Read.

Gastroparesis and Diabetes (Web Page) - Feb 10th, 2011
A six page document in small print explaining gastroparesis, (a common cause of unexplained hypoglycemia and difficult to control blood glucose levels) updated in 2007 from NIDDK, NIH for clinicians.

For People of African, Mediterranean, or Southeast Asian Heritage: Important Information About... (pdf) - Feb 10th, 2011
A 16 page booklet from NIDDK, NDIC and NIH explaining why A1c and other blood glucose readings may need special interpretation for people who are of African, Mediterranean or Southeast Asian heritage for clinicians.

Sexual and Urological Problems of Diabetes (pdf) - Feb 10th, 2011
A eight page booklet from NIDDK, HHS and NIH updated in 2008 about sexual and urological problems for both men and women with diabetes for clinicians.

The Diabetes Dictionary (Web Page) - Feb 10th, 2011
A searchable Web page on terms helpful for diabetes patients and clinicians from NIDDK, NDIC, NIH updated in 2006. English.

The Diabetes Dictionary - Spanish (Web Page) - Feb 10th, 2011
A searchable Web page on terms helpful for diabetes patients and clinicians from NIDDK, NDIC, NIH updated in 2006. Spanish.

Diabetes Heart Disease and Stroke (pdf) - Feb 10th, 2011
A 12 page easy to read downloadable booklet from NIDDK, NDIC and NIH updated in 2005 about the relationship of diabetes and cardiovascular complications for references.

Diabetes Neuropathies: The Nerve Damage of Diabetes (pdf) - Feb 10th, 2011
A 12-page booklet, easy to read, downloadable from NIDDK, NDIC and NIH updated in 2009 about various neurological complications of diabetes for clinicians.

Financial Help for Diabetes Care (pdf) - Feb 10th, 2011
A 12-page booklet, easy to read, downloadable from NIDDK, NDIC and NIH updated in 2009 with various suggestions for financial assistance for people with disabilities. Reference for clinicians.

Know Your Blood Sugar Numbers (pdf) - Feb 8th, 2011
Updated 2005, two page handout from NDEP in small print. Explains blood glucose numbers and what each means, along with suggested target goals.

National Estimates on Diabetes (Web Page) - Feb 8th, 2011
Numbers and Demographics of People with Diabetes in the United States, updated in 2007

Common Signs of Low Blood Sugar (pdf) - Feb 8th, 2011
One page handout from Learning About Diabetes, Inc., updated 2008, with graphics for recognizing and managing low blood sugar. Easy to Read.

Common Signs of High Blood Sugar (pdf) - Feb 8th, 2011
One page handout from Learning About Diabetes, Inc., updated 2008, with graphics for recognizing and managing high blood sugar. Easy to Read.

Be Prepared for Severe Hypoglycemia with Glucagon (pdf) - Feb 8th, 2011
A six page handout explaining glucagon to patients at risk of severe hypoglycemia episodes from Ei Lilly.

Medicare Benefits for Diabetic Eye Disease - Poster (pdf) - Feb 8th, 2011
A two poster from NEI about Medicare benefits for eye care of people with diabetes.

Medicare Benefits for Diabetic Eye Disease - Spanish (pdf) - Feb 8th, 2011
A two poster from NEI about Medicare benefits for eye care of people with diabetes. Spanish.

Free Diabetes ID Necklace (Web Page) - Feb 8th, 2011
This web page is from the Diabetes Wellness Network and provides ordering a information for free ID necklaces.

What is Diabetes? (Web Page) - Feb 8th, 2011
A detailed explanation about what diabetes is and the different types for someone newly diagnosed. A great resource for patients and easily printable. Easy to Read.

Cholesterol Quiz (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
Quiz on the steps you can take to reduce your high blood cholesterol

What Do My Cholesterol Levels Mean? (Level 2) (Web Page) - Feb 3rd, 2011
Handout discussing HDL and LDL cholesterol levels and triglycerides levels.

National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011 (pdf) - Feb 2nd, 2011
CDC's fact sheet on diabetes. Great patient resources and easy to print and distribute.

Don't Salt It Herb and Spice It (pdf) - Feb 1st, 2011
One page handout on recommended spices for common dinner dishes as substitutes for salt.

NVS nutrition label - English (pdf) - Feb 1st, 2011
Screening tool that identifies patients at risk for low health literacy. The tool can be administered in a clinical setting in just three minutes.

NVS Nutrition Label - Spanish (pdf) - Feb 1st, 2011
Screening tool that identifies patients at risk for low health literacy. The tool can be administered in a clinical setting in just three minutes.

 


The development of the hypertension and chronic stable angina project was made possible by a grant from the New York State Attorney General on behalf of the Attorneys General of all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico from litigation settlement funds to benefit the healthcare needs of consumers with high blood pressure and angina. Original funding for the site was provided in part by US Congress and CDC. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.