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About Diabetes
Find out how diabetes affects the body, and also gain an understanding of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and prediabetes.
Why Diabetes Matters
Diabetes has been linked to both heart disease and stroke, but it can be controlled.
Understand your Risk
A number of conditions are associated with people who have type 2 diabetes and can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease.
 
Symptoms, Diagnosis, Monitoring
While a person may experience symptoms of diabetes, there are a couple of tests that healthcare providers can use to make a diagnosis.
Prevention and Treatment
The easy-to-remember K.N.O.W. acronym reminds diabetics how to manage the disease.
Tools & Resources
A variety of tools are available to help you reach your treatment goals and manage diabetes.