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Women and Diabetes
In the US, 91 million women have diabetes and 3 million of them dont even know it Women who have diabetes are more likely to have a miscarriage or a baby with birth defects Women with diabetes are more likely to be poor which makes it harder to manage the disease
Are You at Risk for Diabetes?
Are you overweight? Do you get little or no exercise? Do you have high blood pressure 130/80 or higher? Do you have a brother or sister with diabetes? Do you have a parent with diabetes? Are you a woman who had diabetes when you were pregnant OR have you had a baby who weighed more than 9 pounds at birth? Are you African American, Native American, Hispanic, or Asian American/Pacific Islander? If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need a diabetes test
This document was developed by FDAs Office of Womens Health OWH, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores NACDS, and the American Diabetes Association ADA The OWH, NACDS, and the ADA thank all of the participating organizations that have assisted in its reproduction and distribution
Take Time To Care About Diabetes
For more information: 1-800-DIABETES
1-800-342-2383 wwwfdagov/womens wwwdiabetesorg wwwnacdsorg
Diabetes
Heart Disease and Stroke
Women with diabetes are more likely to have a heart attack and have it at a younger age Most people with diabetes die from heart attack or stroke
Warning Signs
Going to the bathroom a lot Feeling hungry or thirsty all the time Blurred vision Lose weight without trying Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal Feeling tired all the time Tingling/numbness in the hands or feet Most people with diabetes do not notice any signs
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What is Diabetes?
Diabetes changes the way your body uses food In your body, the food you eat turns to sugar Your blood takes this sugar all over the body Insulin helps get sugar from the blood into the body for energy Your body does not get the fuel it needs, and your blood sugar stays high High blood sugar can cause heart and kidn 
ey problems, blindness, stroke, the loss of a foot or leg, or even kill you
Types of Diabetes
Type 1 - The body does not produce any insulin People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day to stay alive Type 2 - The body does not make enough, or use
insulin well Most people with diabetes have type 2 Some women get diabetes when they are pregnant
Fats Protein Cholesterol Fiber fruits, vegetables, beans, breads,
and cereals
Check Your Blood Sugar and Know Your ABCs
Help prevent heart disease and stroke by controlling your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol Make a plan with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist Check your blood sugar using a meter home testing kit This tells what your blood sugar is so you can make wise choices Ask your doctor for an A-1-C A-onesee blood test It measures blood sugar levels over 2-3 months Talk to your health team about your ABCs: A-1-C Blood pressure Cholesterol
Be active at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week Exercise helps your bodys insulin work better It also lowers your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol
Watch What You Eat and Get Exercise
There is no one diet for people with diabetes Work with your team to come up with a plan for you
Use Medicines Wisely
Sometimes people with diabetes need to take pills or take a shot insulin Be sure to follow the directions Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist what your medicines do, when to take them, and if they
have any side effects
The Good NewsYou Can Manage Diabetes
Watch what you eat and get exercise, use medicines wisely and check your blood sugar
You can eat the foods you love by watching serving sizes Carbohydrates raise your blood sugar the most The Nutrition Facts label on foods can help Many packaged foods contain more than 1 serving The foods we eat are made up of: Carbohydrates fruits, vegetables, breads,
juices, milk, cereals and desserts
Have your doctor, pharmacist or nurse report serious problems with medicines or medical devices to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
Source:pueblo.gsa.gov
