Diabetes
According to the Asian Diabetes Prevention Initiative, 60% of the world’s diabetic population is Asian. The latest research shows that this higher risk may be related to Asians having more body fat around the organs and in the abdomen than other populations. The good news is that diabetes is manageable and the risks can be prevented. Nevertheless, uncontrolled diabetes leads to costly complications including heart disease and kidney failure. The good news is that diabetes is manageable and the risks can be prevented.
Resources
What you need to know about Type 2 diabetes
How Much Do You Know About Hypoglycemia?
How Nutrients Affect Your Blood Sugar
How the body responds to insulin and glucose
How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
How to prevent diabetes through limiting dietary salt
Type 2 Diabetes & Chronic Kidney Disease
Additional Info:
Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? — American Diabetes Association
Lower Your Risk of Diabetes Complications — American Diabetes Association
Hypoglycemia Treatment Planning Roadmap — Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
Managing Low Blood Sugar — Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
Diabetes Site Index — CDC
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Talking to Your Patients About Lifestyle Change — CDC
Diabetes and Heart Disease in Women — Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is Diabetes? — Joslin Diabetes Center
Building Physical Activity into Life — Joslin Diabetes Center
Chinese-American Menu Sample — Joslin Diabetes Center
Reading a Food Label — Joslin Diabetes Center
Seven-day Blood Glucose Record Worksheet — Joslin Diabetes Center
Snack List for Asian Americans — Joslin Diabetes Center
Diabetes Care Check List for Asian Americans — Joslin Diabetes Center
Take Charge of Your Diabetes — San Francisco Health Plan
Videos
How Diabetes & Hypertension Can Affect Your Kidneys
Diabetic Socks, Topical Treatments, and More!
Why Asian Americans Need to Know About Diabetes
Diagnosed with Diabetes? 7 Steps to Help You Manage It!
Are your kids at risk for Type 1 Diabetes?
Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
What can I eat if I have Type 2 diabetes? (Part 1)
What can I eat if I have Type 2 diabetes? (Part 2)
How Sodium Affects You and Your Kids
Limit Kids' Sodium Intake for Healthy Living
How kids should choose sugar wisely
How healthy eating prevents and manages diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure
How much do you know about Hypoglycemia?
Why You Need to Learn About Hyperglycemia
Chronic Care Management: The Bitter Truth About Sugar
Type 2 Diabetes Health Talk by Kristin Wong, M.D.
(English with Cantonese Interpreter)
