Addressing Beliefs and Perceptions to Improve Medication Adherence

Listening to what patients with diabetes think about their disease and medications can be an important starting point for helping them improve their blood glucose control. Read more
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Listening to what patients with diabetes think about their disease and medications can be an important starting point for helping them improve their blood glucose control. Read more
Learn how diabetes can affect pregnancy and how to improve health outcomes for pregnant women who have diabetes. Read more
NIDDK experts discuss research that aims to inform obesity prevention and treatment. Read more
People who have limited health literacy may have trouble finding, understanding, and using information to effectively manage their diabetes. Learn how to improve diabetes care by addressing limited health literacy skills. Read more
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability for people with diabetes. Managing elevated hemoglobin A1C levels, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can reduce the risk for stroke. Read more
Learn about how diagnosing and treating peripheral arterial disease in people with diabetes can help prevent amputations. Read more
Learn about the benefits and limitations to treating patients via telemedicine. Read more
What can health care professionals do for patients who live in communities where it’s hard to follow standard diabetes-related advice to eat healthy, get exercise, and manage stress? Read more
Learn why it’s important to understand a patient’s environment and cultural background. Read more
Learn about resources you can use to help patients who have immediate and pressing social needs. Read more
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