Diabetes Beginner

A Beginner's Guide to Diabetes

We’re here to help you on your journey to understanding type 1 diabetes. It can be overwhelming on your own, so let’s walk through it together!

Section 1: Diabetes Overview

What is Diabetes?

(Level 1)
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Type 1 Diabetes

(Level 1)
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Type 2 Diabetes

(Level 1)
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Section 2: Ketones, Low Blood Sugars, and Blood Sugar Monitoring

Ketones and DKA

(Foundational)
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Low Blood Sugars (Hypoglycemia)

(Foundational)
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Blood Sugar Monitoring

(Foundational)
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Section 3: Types of Insulins and Important Skills

Types of Insulin

(Foundational)
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

How to Give Insulin

(Foundational)
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

How to Check for Ketones

(Foundational)
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes