Living with diabetes can potentially be overwhelming because of the many lifestyle changes needed to manage the disease. The free tools offered here can help you as a diabetic to reach your treatment goals and better manage diabetes.

• Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
  From appetizers to desserts and from snacks to main dishes, these recipes meet the nutritional needs of diabetes while also being delicious.
• My Diabetes Health Assessment
  Having Type 2 diabetes greatly increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Learn your 10-year risk and ways you can lower it.
• Diabetes Quiz
  Take this short quiz to learn the facts about diabetes.
• Personal Stories
  Read and view testimonial videos of real people with diabetes and discover how they have learned to manage the disease by making healthy choices.
• Answers from the Experts
  Get expert answers to relevant questions about diabetes as it relates to diet and nutrition, weight management and physical activity, children, and cardiovascular disease risk.
• Reach Your Goals
  Enroll in this 12-week email program to receive practical guidance, tips and motivation for reaching your diabetes treatment goals.

• Diabetes Newsletter
  Sign up for our newsletter to get health updates that are helpful in reaching your diabetes treatment goals.
• Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
  Enter your height and weight to learn whether your BMI puts you at risk.
• Glucose Tracker (PDF)
  Download and print this week-at-a-glance chart to record your glucose levels. There's even a space to jot down questions for your next visit with your healthcare provider.
• Family History Tree (PDF)
  Use this family tree to map out your family's health history. Identify family members who have lived with diabetes or other serious health conditions. Then, talk with your healthcare provider about what this means to you and others in your family.
• Blood Pressure Tracker
  Download and print this tracker to record and monitor your blood pressure levels. There's even a wallet-size version to take with you.
• Cholesterol Tracker (PDF)
  Print and use this chart to track your cholesterol at each of your appointments with your healthcare provider.
• Medicine Chart
  Print this handy chart to keep track of the prescription, over-the-counter and herbal drugs you're taking.
• Heart360^TM Cardiovascular Wellness Center
  Heart360 helps you take control of your heart health by tracking your progress in reducing heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, high blood glucose, high cholesterol, physical inactivity and excess weight. Start setting your health goals today!
• Fruit and Veggie Tracker
  Take baby steps to improve your diet – and feel good about yourself! You'll be surprised at how this simple chart can help you spot trends and motivate you to continue.
• Heart Health Toolbox
  Here you'll find a comprehensive list of American Heart Association trackers, programs, quizzes and other free tools to help you begin your journey to heart health.
• What is Diabetes and How Can I Control It? - Patient Information Sheet (PDF)
  Download this patient information sheet to learn more about diabetes, the most common forms, risk factors, and how to control the disease.
• Diabetes News
  Access the latest news articles about diabetes and related topics and programs from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
• Follow us on Facebook
  Connect with others by joining our The Heart of Diabetes Facebook profile page. Or, share your diabetes story and inspire others.
• Diabetes Media Library
  View animations and illustrations of diabetes-related conditions as well as tips for healthy living.
• Glossary
  Browse a glossary for simple definitions of complex terms.