Diabetes Health Information Center
Overview and Facts
If you or someone you love is among the more than 25 million Americans living with diabetes, the good news is that diabetes can be controlled. This information center is designed to help you live well with diabetes and prevent its complications.
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Take Control of Diabetes |
Your Path to Living Well with Diabetes
This guide to your first year of living with diabetes includes checklists to evaluate what you should know and be doing at specific times. Access the toolkit online or download the printable version .
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Learn Your ABCs
Diabetes increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, but knowing and keeping your "ABCs" under control can help prevent these and other complications.
- A1c or hemoglobin A1c is a measure of your blood sugar levels over the last three months. Get tested at least twice a year with a goal of keeping it below 7.
- Blood pressure - Aim for below 130/80 to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke (which is higher among people with diabetes). Get it checked at every doctor’s visit.
- Cholesterol - LDL or "bad" cholesterol can cause buildup in your arteries, which makes your heart have to work harder to pump blood. Get tested at least once a year and aim for an LDL of less than 100, and ideally less than 70.
Learn more and print a record for tracking your ABCs.
Tips for Living Well with Diabetes
These are simple things you can do every day to manage diabetes.
Diabetes Education & Nutrition Counseling
Hill Physicians provides one-on-one diabetes education and nutrition counseling with a certified diabetes educator or registered dietitian for medical or nutrition-based diabetes education. To receive this benefit, ask your physician or the Member Health Improvement department for a referral. (For Hill Physicians members only.) |
Address Your Stress
Stressful situations can raise your blood sugar and blood pressure in the short-term, and the effects of chronic or frequent stress can lead to diabetes complications. Turn to Hill Physicians’ stress management resources to keep stress in check.
Increase Your Coping Skills
Having diabetes increases your risk for depression. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help to address negative thoughts and beliefs you might have about either condition.
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Make Health Decisions Related to Diabetes
You are an important partner in making decisions about your healthcare. There are many factors to consider when making a decision. The following guides can help you identify these considerations and focus on what is best for you.
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Learn More About Diabetes |
Your Path to Living Well with Diabetes
This guide to your first year of living with diabetes includes checklists to evaluate what you should know and be doing at specific times. Access the toolkit online or download the printable version (pdf). |
Health Library Topics
We’re proud to partner with Healthwise to deliver the Healthwise Knowledgebase® to you. The following topics have been selected to help you learn more about the different types of diabetes, how problems are diagnosed and treatment options.
General Overviews
Type 1 Diabetes Topics
Type 2 Diabetes Topics
Gestational Diabetes Topics
Tests for Diagnosing and Managing Diabetes
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Hill Physicians Programs & Resources |
Diabetes Education & Nutrition Counseling
Hill Physicians provides one-on-one diabetes education and nutrition counseling with a certified diabetes educator or registered dietitian for medical or nutrition-based diabetes education. To receive this benefit, you must obtain a referral from your physician or the Member Health Improvement department. (For Hill Physicians members only.)
Learn more about the various types of health professionals who might be on your diabetes care team.
Resources for Diabetes and Related Conditions
Making improvements to eat well, stay active, address stress and negative emotions, sleep better, quit smoking, and keep blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check can have a positive impact on your diabetes self-care.
Health Plan Diabetes Management Programs
Hill Physicians' Member Health Improvement department can refer our members to condition-specific disease management programs offered by your health plan. Contact our Member Health Improvement department for more information.
Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrine Nutritional Services
Diabetes education services for children with Type 1 diabetes are available to Hill Physicians members in the Sacramento area. Authorization is required; please contact your child's physician for more information.
Sweet Success Prenatal Diabetes Education Programs
Hill Physicians members who have diabetes and are considering getting pregnant, have diabetes and are already pregnant, or are pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes have access to prenatal diabetes education services. Sweet Success care teams of dietitians, nurses, social workers, and physicians will work with you to develop a plan of care that is right for your type of diabetes and pregnancy. To access Sweet Success services, ask your physician for a referral or contact Member Health Improvement. |
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Support and Resources |
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Hill Physicians recommends the following resources and support groups for those living with diabetes.
General information
Gestational Diabetes
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*The information provided is meant to aid in your education on health and wellness. Hill Physicians strongly recommends that you seek the advice of a medical professional for any and all medical and/or psychological ailments.