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    American Diabetes Association

    Newly Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes?

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    Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can be stressful. Living With Type 2 Diabetes is a FREE program for to help you adjust.

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    Tour de Cure is a ride, not a race, with routes for riders of all levels. You & your bike can change the future of diabetes.

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    Drive to Stop Diabetes will spread awareness at select NASCAR Nationwide races this year! Together we can Stop Diabetes®!

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    Our Mission

    Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes. We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes, deliver services to communities, provide objective and credible information, and give voice to those denied rights because of diabetes.

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      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.

      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How is hearing loss treated?

        Sometimes the problem is just an earwax build-up and the patient is referred to a doctor to remove the wax. Treatment will depend on the type of hearing loss. The most common type of hearing loss i...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What are the symptoms that I may have hearing loss?

        For most people, hearing loss happens over time. The symptoms can be hard to notice. Quite often, family members and friends notice hearing loss before the person experiencing it. Your doctor may ...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        Will my baby develop diabetes if I have gestational diabetes?

        Gestational diabetes doesn't cause diabetes in babies. However, babies of mothers with gestational diabetes have a higher chance of being very overweight and getting diabetes when they reach th...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How is gestational diabetes diagnosed?

        Gestational diabetes produces no symptoms -- most women feel fine. Women with a higher chance of developing gestational diabetes are checked between 24 and 28 weeks of their pregnancy with a screen...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        Can obesity increase the risk of diabetes?

        Obesity is a risk factor of type 2 diabetes as well as any of the following: People with prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and/or impaired fasting glucose (IFG)) People over age 45 ...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        If I had gestational diabetes will I get type 2 diabetes?

        Not necessarily, but your risk does go up. The fact that you had diabetes when you were pregnant means your pancreas has trouble keeping up with your insulin needs. About half of all women who hav...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What are risk factors for gestational diabetes?

        The following contribute to a woman's risk for gestational diabetes: Genes and Family History - Family history plays a role in gestational diabetes: women with a parent or sibling with diab...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        When does gestational diabetes develop?

        Gestational diabetes only appears during pregnancy in women with no previous history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes and usually goes away after pregnancy. Pregnant women are tested for gestational di...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How can I get motivated to exercise?

        To develop your motivation to exercise, invite a family member or friend to exercise with you on a regular basis. You can also join an exercise group or class in your community. Remember all of the...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What causes gestational diabetes?

        We don't know what causes gestational diabetes, but we have some clues. The placenta supports the baby as it grows. Hormones from the placenta help the baby develop. But these hormones also blo...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        Is diabetes contagious?

        Although we don't know exactly why some people develop diabetes, we know diabetes is not contagious. It can't be caught like a cold or flu. There seems to be some genetic link in diabetes, particul...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How do I manage my hypoglycemia on a daily basis?

        Hypoglycemia occurs when you have low blood glucose and can happen from time to time to everyone who has diabetes: You can cope with hypoglycemia using the following tactics: Check blood glucos...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        How harmful is smoking?

        It is no secret that smoking is bad for your health. Smoking hurts your lungs and your heart. It lowers the amount of oxygen that gets to your organs, raises your bad cholesterol, and raises your b...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Oct 05

        How is erectile dysfunction treated?

        There are several treatments available. In choosing a treatment, find the one that is most compatible with the needs and desires of both you and your partner. Medications. There are several drug...

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      • American Diabetes Association
        American Diabetes Association has answered a question
        On Oct 05

        What is diabetic retinopathy?

        Retinopathy is a diabetic eye disease that results in damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye. Loss of vision may result....

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