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Diabetes Prevention &
Management

Diabetes Prevention & Management

It is important to find effective ways to prevent and manage diabetes. If left unchecked, diabetes can lead to serious problems. By taking steps to manage our health, we can more effectively manage diabetes or reduce our risk of developing it. These steps include:

  • Adopting healthy lifestyle habits
  • Making changes to our diet
  • Regularly checking blood sugar levels

Understanding and addressing diabetes is not just about managing a condition. It’s about embracing a path to a healthier, more empowered life.

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What is diabetes?

What is diabetes?
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Basic nutrition for patients with diabetes

Basic nutrition for patients with diabetes
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Diabetes and healthy coping

Diabetes and healthy coping
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EXPLORE THE
DON AND CATHY JACOBS HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER

Looking for health information you can trust? Let the staff at the Don and Cathy Jacobs Health Education Center help you find what you need.
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UK HealthCare's 2025 strategic plan provides a road map for achieving our vision: One community committed to creating a healthier Kentucky. We are committed to positively impacting our community and our Commonwealth by understanding and responding to health needs through engagement, outreach and collaboration.