Sources Medically Reviewed on 03/15/2017 Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD on March 15, 2017
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REFERENCES:
American Association of Diabetes Educators: "Healthy Eating." "Being active." "Healthy Coping."
USDA: "MyPlate," "Protein Foods," "Vegetables," "Grains."
American Diabetes Association: "Tips," "Diabetes Myths," "Create Your Plate," "Checking Your Blood Glucose," "When You're Sick," "Stress," "Alcohol," "Tips for Emergency Preparedness," "Is There a Danger of Interactions?" "Future Visits," "Smoking."
CDC: "Take Charge of Your Diabetes: 2. Controlling Your Diabetes," "Diabetes Public Health Resource: Seasonal Flu Information," "Take Charge of Your Diabetes: Records," "Take Charge of Your Diabetes: Foot Problems."
Flu.gov: "Diabetes and Flu."
National Diabetes Education Program: "Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes," "Take Care of Your Feet for a Lifetime," "Tips to Help You Stay Healthy," "Tasty Recipes for People With Diabetes and Their Families," "Tips for Teens with Diabetes," "Tips to Help You Stay Healthy."
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse: "What I Need to know About Gestational Diabetes."
Harvard Health Publications: "Benefits of Exercise -- reduces stress, anxiety, and helps fight depression, from Harvard Men's Health Watch"
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi: "How Is Diabetes Managed?"
Nemours Foundation: "Keeping Track of Your Blood Sugar."
Medline Plus: "Diabetes: When You Are Sick."
Diabetes Forecast: "Exercise May Stave Off Anxiety nad Panic Attacks."
Joslin Diabetes Center: "Diabetes and Strength Training."
Diabetes Spectrum: "Strength Training in Diabetes Management."
American Cancer Society: "Guide to Quitting Smoking."
Reviewed by Michael Dansinger, MD on March 15, 2017
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