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Thrive with Diabetes!
Whether you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes or you have been living with diabetes for many years, there are resources and support programs to help you “THRIVE” with diabetes. Wherever you are in your health journey - learning new skills or making changes to your old routine – diabetes self-management skills will help you fit diabetes into your lifestyle.
Learn new skills by working with a local diabetes educator, also call called a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (DCES).
- Watch this short video to learn more.
- Find diabetes training locations in Michigan and connect with a DCES.
If you or a loved one has diabetes, talk with a doctor about staying healthy with diabetes. Follow your diabetes care schedule to stay on track.
- Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people 18–64 years old. Learn more about eye health and how diabetes can affect your eyes.
- Your kidneys can be damaged by diabetes or high blood pressure. Learn more about the tests to check your kidney health.
- Check your feet every day, even if they feel fine. Learn tips for healthy feet.
- High blood sugar can make it harder to keep your mouth healthy. Regular dental visits are important to prevent problems.
- Having diabetes can be overwhelming. Talk to your doctor about diabetes distress.
Be prepared with a list of questions for health provider visits - here are a few reminders.
Regular health care helps you stay healthy, especially when you have diabetes. Ask to set up your next visit before you leave your health care provider's office.