Diabetes Patient Resources

This handout of a placemat includes pictures of food options to go in each macronutrient portion of the plate. It is available from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). 

These handouts are written for low literacy patients, using caricatures to depict the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. The handouts include recommended actions. They are available in multiple languages from Scripps.

This handout explains how to get started with activity and recommended duration. It gives examples of physical activities and discusses safety considerations for exercising with diabetes. It is available from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

This simple, one-page handout lists carb-containing foods and low carb foods and includes pictures. The food label is shown, and it includes a 1-day sample meal plan. It is available from Learning About Diabetes.

This simple, one-page handout lists carb-containing foods and low carb foods and includes pictures. The food label is shown, and it includes a 1-day sample meal plan. It is available from Learning About Diabetes.

This handout is simple and easy to read. It instructs the patient on what is appropriate to eat and drink when they are ill. It also indicates symptoms which may be suggestive of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and when to seek care. It is available in multiple languages from Scripps.

This is a two-week log, which includes before and after meal-time slots, a medication log, and notes section. It is available from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

These handouts are written for low literacy patients, using caricatures to depict the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. The handouts include recommended actions. They are available in multiple languages from Scripps.

This handout explains reasons for testing. It also gives suggestions for checking sugars for non-insulin dependent people and recommendations for insulin dependent people with diabetes (paired testing and testing before meals and bedtime). In addition, it includes general directions with pictures of how to check blood sugar using a meter. It is available in multiple languages from Scripps.

This is a two-week log, which includes before and after meal-time slots, a medication log, and notes section. It is available from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

This handout defines a “sharp,” includes pictures of appropriate containers to dispose of needles and lancets, and instruction on disposal. It is specific to Ohio from Safe Needle Disposal.

This foldable wallet card, which includes symptoms of hypoglycemia, recommended actions to treat, and allows for the patient to enter their emergency contact information. It is available from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

This two-page handout includes large pictures and simple text recommending actions to improve foot care. It is available from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.