Websites that offer FREE handouts for diabetes education

Online library of resources compiled by the National Diabetes Education Program.

A Guide to Drinking for People with Diabetes-  Helpful resource that provides information on alcohol and diabetes.

These excellent resources are also from the National Diabetes Education Program Health Finder.

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All about Blood Glucose Levels – It can be difficult for patients to learn all the important points of blood glucose control in a short office visit. Download this free patient handout, in English or Spanish, to help your patients self-manage their blood glucose levels long after their appointment.

Medicare and You – A comprehensive summary outlining what services and supplies medicare covers for beneficiaries.AACE Passport Wallet Card PDF » A tool that helps patients track if they are meeting AACE care goals from head to toes.   Flu Vaccine and Diabetes » This printable document provides the patients with the rationale and importance of getting an annual flu vaccine.

Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia Education Teaching Sheet » This handout is one of my favorites. Cartoon characters depict the signs and symptoms of low and high blood sugars and then detail steps to take.  

Medication Wallet Card PDF » pocket sized document that includes contact info, list of medications and critical health data.

Medication Wallet Card in WORD » Add your program’s logo and provide your clients with a useful, customized document that includes contact info, list of medications and critical health data.  

4 Steps to Control Your-Diabetes–English PDF » An excellent booklet for patients- 17 different languages and tons of great info.  

4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes–Spanish PDF » An excellent booklet for patients-17 different languages and tons of great info.  

Pneumonia Vaccine and Diabetes » This printable document provides the patients with the rationale and importance of getting a pneumonia vaccine.  

12 Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk – Start with 10 reps and build up to 30! Great poster and reminder to Get Up and Move it! »  

Traveling with Diabetes – Tips on keeping safe while traveling abroad with Diabetes.