Diabetes Complications

Diabetes Prevention is Possible, Powerful and Proven. Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, and by engaging in moderate physical activity. If you already have Diabetes, you can prevent complications by maintaining an A1c level that is below 7 and by taking prescribed medications, regularly checking your blood sugar and following the following best practice guidelines: annual dilated eye exam, annual flu shot, pneumonia vaccine, regular foot checks, at least two A1c tests per year, regular physical activity and by maintaining a healthy weight. The websites listed below will help you better manage your diabetes

For more information about preventing diabetes, visit the National Diabetes Education Program website under the Small Steps Big Rewards.

For more information about obesity prevention, please visit our sister branch, the Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch.

For information about protecting your kidneys, please visit these sites:

• National Kidney Disease Education Program
• National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina

For information about protecting your vision, please visit these sites:

• National Eye Institute
• Prevent Blindness of North Carolina

For information about neuropathy and to learn to protect your feet, please visit these sites:

• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society

To find a flu clinic in North Carolina, visit: http://www.mrnc.org/fcf/

For more information about smoking cessation, please call the North Carolina Quitline at 1-800-Quit Now or visit www.quitlinenc.com

For more information on how to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, please visit our sister branch, N.C. Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention.