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We aim to help people living with type 2 diabetes lower their risk for cardiovascular disease by connecting them, and the health professionals who care for them, with education and resources.

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Let’s Talk about Diabetes, Heart Disease, & Stroke

Learn about your risk, what you can do, and how to be an active member of your health care team.

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8 Key Steps to Overall Health

Join us on Tuesday December 10, 2024, 2:00-3:00p ET. Restful sleep, healthy eating, physical activity and more. Discover the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8: Good habits for managing diabetes and heart health.

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Learn About Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke and What You Can Do

Learn about your risk, what you can do, and how to be an active member of your health care team. (Takes 12 minutes).

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Hearty Cabbage Soup with Turkey Sausage

This high fiber soup is loaded with veggies, beans and turkey sausage for a satisfying take on tradition. You can freeze half of it to enjoy when you don’t have time to cook.

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Get Motivated to Get Moving

Exercise is key for lowering blood glucose, sleeping better and boosting energy. If you’re not sure how to start, follow these 7 easy steps to build your fitness habit.

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Begin Your Heart Care Journey

We built Know Diabetes by Heart™ to help you on your heart-health journey with delicious recipes, tips for managing type 2 diabetes and advice straight from the experts.

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Type 2 Diabetes Support

Meet Steve

His journey with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease inspired him to become a patient advocate.

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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services (DSMES)

DSMES provides the personalized help you might need to help you become more confident and empowered as you learn to make your type 2 diabetes journey easier to navigate. Here, you’ll find the direction, resources and support you need to succeed.

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How to Find Diabetes Support

We all need a little help and encouragement sometimes. Find tips for building a support system to cheer you on, and give you the boost you need to stay motivated and positive.

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4 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

1. What can I do to lower my risk for heart disease and stroke?

2. Do any of my medications help me manage my risks for heart disease or other complications.

3. Are there programs that can help me manage my condition? Can you give me a referral?

4. How can I meet others going through my same experience?

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Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

Learn about type 2 diabetes, what it is, what the risk factors are, and how to come up with a plan with your health care professional.

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Inspiring Stories

Jane’s Health Journey

Refusing to surrender to a trio of potentially debilitating chronic conditions, Jane surrounded herself with experts—then became a patient advocate to help people like her.

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