Diabetes Navigator

Healthy Living

Receiving a diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming for many patients. However, creating step-by-step goals and making small changes to various parts of your lifestyle can, in fact, make an important difference in your overall health. These resources can help you get started:

  • The International Diabetes Federation offers practical on how to stay healthy when living with diabetes
  • The American Heart Association offers a for creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as a for newly-diagnosed patients who want to learn more about reducing their risk for complications
  • The Joslin Diabetes Center provides a of essential disease management skills and required tests that can help diabetes patients protect their health
  • Through their Weight-control Information Network, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases offers an extensive for patients, caregivers and health care professionals on weight control, obesity and physical activity