AMerican Diabetes Association

Understanding Diabetes

• What is Type 1 Diabetes?
• What is Type 2 Diabetes?
• What is the A1c Blood Test?

Nutrition

• What is a Healthy Diabetes Plate? | My Plate
• Healthy Snack Options
• Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

San Francisco general Hospital rESOURCEs  

Nutrition Videos

• What Are Carbohydrates?
• Learn about Carb Portions
• How Sugary Drinks Affect Your Health

Additional Videos

• How to use a Glucometer (Blood Sugar Meter)
• How to Inject Insulin
• Healthy Weight Loss

Continuous Glucose Monitor (cgm) Resources

• What is a CGM Device/Sensor?
• How to Apply and Remove Your CGM Sensor (Video)
• FreeStyle Libre 3 Application Guide

MedlinePlus

• Type 2 Diabetes Facts Quiz
• General Information About Diabetes
• Medical Encyclopedia (Extensive library with photographs and illustrations)
• How to Evaluate Health Information

nATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

Other Health Resources

• How To Understand and Use Nutrition Facts Label (FDA)
• Talking to your Doctor

Diabetes workbooks

• SF General Hospital - Patient Workbook
• American Diabetes Association - Living Well with Diabetes Patient Workbook 
• La Clinica de La Raza - Live Your Life! Control Your Diabetes Workbook
• MyPlate.Gov - Eat Healthy
• Food Guide Snapshot