This patient information booklet discussess diabetes and how it affects the African American community in a culturally sensitive way.

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This is a Guide for Hispanic American patients with diabetes that is both in English and Spanish and discussess diabetes care in a culturally sensitive manner.

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The ACP and the ADA jointly developed this patient information guide that covers many aspects of diabetes care including glucose control, blood pressure control and lipids control. It is available in English and Spanish.

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Diabetes mellitus is a common disease that interferes with the body's ability to store energy from food. The pancreas makes a substance called insulin that helps to store energy from food. In type 2 diabetes mellitus (also called adult-onset diabetes), the body makes plenty of insulin but is unable to use it normally.

The result is high blood sugar levels that, over time, can lead to complications that include blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, and heart disease. Fortunately, good care to keep blood sugar under control can prevent the development of these complications. The control of blood pressure also is extremely important in preventing diabetes complications and death.

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Search MedlinePlus.gov from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) for a variety of resources about heart problems and diabetes.

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From the National Library of Medicine
This multimedia tutorial explains the importance of exercise in maintaining a healthy heart.

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