Because of recent medical advances, people with diabetes can do a lot more these days to help control their disease.

When you have diabetes, your body needs special care. This care helps you stay healthy and prevent complications. Exercise and healthy eating are a part of this. You can also protect yourself by taking special care of your feet and skin.

Diabetes increases your chances of developing foot problems. So inspect your feet every day. This helps you find small skin irritations before they become serious infections.

When you have diabetes, your feet need special care. Even a small foot problem can become very serious. Practice self-care to protect your feet and keep them healthy.

Dealing with stress isn’t easy. And being tired or in pain can make stress worse. Learning to control stress does take effort. Yet reducing stress can help you stay healthy.

Exercise, quitting smoking, and taking your medications right can help you control your cholesterol.

High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don’t know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.

Smoking has been linked with many serious illnesses. It also has been shown to increase signs of aging.

When you are trying to quit, the support of friends, coworkers and family members can make a big difference.

The stress of illness or injury can cause blood sugar to rise and make insulin less effective. This can lead to serious problems, including diabetic coma. That’s why it’s important to know what to do when illness strikes.

For people with diabetes, eyes and feet can be potential trouble spots. You should have an eye exam and a foot exam every year.

It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet.