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Fitness has a special role for people who have diabetes. Being fit means becoming healthier by adding activity to your day. Here's what you need to know about getting started.

Your healthcare provider says that you have diabetes. It's a serious health problem that can make you feel sick if not treated. But you can learn how to live with diabetes and stay healthy. Make some changes in your life so diabetes doesn't stop you from doing the things you like to do. This sheet tells you some of the basics of coping with diabetes. You can talk to your healthcare team and go on the Internet to learn more.

Diabetes is a condition in which your body has trouble using a sugar called glucose for energy. Read on for questions to help you understand the signs of diabetes, and if you should see your healthcare provider.

The job of controlling your blood sugar is mostly up to you. But your diabetes healthcare team is there to help. These experts will teach you how to manage diabetes and the health risks it brings. With practice, controlling your blood sugar will become a habit.

Getting used to life with a chronic condition can be hard. But excess stress or sadness can actually affect your blood sugar. Learn to watch for signs of these feelings. And know that you can get help.

Medicines can't cure diabetes. But they can delay or prevent health problems by helping you manage your blood sugar.

Activity can help you control your weight, strengthen your body, and feel healthy. It also helps lower your risk of heart disease. Your healthcare team can help you find ways to increase your activity and exercise safely.

When your body is working normally, the food you eat is digested and used as fuel. This fuel supplies energy to the body's cells. When you have diabetes, the fuel can't enter the cells. Learn more with this helpful article and diagrams.

When you have diabetes, your feet need special care. Even a small foot problem can become very serious. So don't take your feet for granted. By working with your diabetes healthcare team, you can learn how to protect your feet and keep them healthy.