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Guest Blogger: Keeping Mom and Child Healthy After Gestational Diabetes
(NAPS)—Gestational diabetes is something to be concerned about after and not just during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is found for the first time when a woman is pregnant. If you had gestational diabetes when you were pregnant, you and your child from that pregnancy have a lifelong risk for developing diabetes, a serious disease that can lead to health problems such as heart disease, blindness, kidney disease and amputations. The good news is there are steps you can take to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and lower that risk for you and your child. Get Tested for Diabetes
The Rights of People with Diabetes in Emergency Shelters
Know your rights in emergency shelters with diabetes, including protections against discrimination, access to necessary supplies, and required accommodations to help you safely manage your condition during a disaster.
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Understand the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease risk.
Check Your Blood Glucose | Diabetes Testing & Monitoring
Keep your blood glucose levels within a healthy range with accurate and easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring tools. Learn how to use a blood glucose meter effectively for better health.
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Diabetes
Manage blood glucose (blood sugar) while enjoying the fun and festivities of Halloween, and see nutrition info of popular candies to prepare for a night of trick or treating!
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With your support, the American Diabetes Association® can continue our lifesaving work to make breakthroughs in research and provide people with the resources they need to fight diabetes.