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    Guía práctica de alimentación saludable para personas con diabetes

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    Esta publicación ofrece una guía completa y accesible sobre cómo llevar una alimentación saludable para manejar la diabetes, comenzando con los principios básicos de una dieta equilibrada y presentando el Método del Plato para la Diabetes como una herramienta sencilla para organizar comidas balanceadas. Explica los distintos grupos de alimentos que componen un plato saludable—incluyendo verduras sin almidón, proteínas magras, alimentos con carbohidratos como frutas, verduras con almidón, pan, pasta y arroz—y añade información sobre la leche y el yogur, las grasas saludables, los suplementos cuando son necesarios y el uso de edulcorantes o endulzantes artificiales como sustitutos del azúcar. En conjunto, esta publicación brinda orientación clara y culturalmente relevante que ayuda a las personas con diabetes a planificar mejor sus comidas y favorecer un adecuado control de la glucosa en su vida diaria.

    Maria Mercedes Rossi, Ines Beltran, and Michelle A Parisi

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    June 8, 2026
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    Renueve sus recetas para la diabetes y mejore su salud con pequeños cambios

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    Esta publicación ofrece una guía completa para mejorar la alimentación y el manejo nutricional en el contexto de la diabetes, comenzando por estrategias para reducir la sal (sodio) y consejos prácticos para hacerlo, así como recomendaciones para aumentar el consumo de fibra, la cantidad diaria sugerida y formas sencillas de incorporarla en las comidas. Además, incluye orientación para aprender a leer etiquetas nutricionales, explicando elementos clave como el número total de porciones del envase, el tamaño de la porción, las calorías por porción y la información sobre nutrientes relevantes: carbohidratos totales, azúcares y azúcares añadidos, alcoholes de azúcar, grasas totales, sodio, la lista de ingredientes y el porcentaje de valores diarios recomendados. En conjunto, este recurso ayuda a comprender mejor cómo los distintos componentes de los alimentos influyen en la salud y ofrece herramientas prácticas para mejorar la calidad de la dieta.

    Maria Mercedes Rossi, Ines Beltran, and Michelle A Parisi

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    June 8, 2026
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    Food Safety Recommendations for Women During Pregnancy

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    This resource covers recommendations for pregnant women and food safety, which is particularly important during pregnancy when the mother-to-be and her baby have a weakened immune system. In addition to the basics (clean, separate, cook, chill), pregnant women should be mindful of specific risks in different categories of foods.

    Sarah Henes and Carla Luisa Schwan

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    June 5, 2026
  • A woman holds a cutting board and a knife and is moving vegetables from the cutting board into a bowl.

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    El embarazo y la higiene alimentaria: 4 pasos básicos para proteger a la madre y al bebé de las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos

    El embarazo es una época de cambios, y las futuras mamás tienen mucho en qué pensar, tanto por ellas mismas como por sus bebés. La seguridad alimentaria y la prevención de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos (enfermedades causadas por alimentos contaminados) son muy importantes durante este período. Hay cuatro pasos sencillos que las mujeres embarazadas y sus familias pueden seguir para protegerse a sí mismas y a sus bebés, y prevenir las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos.

    Ines Beltran and Sarah Henes

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    March 18, 2026
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    Public Health Insect Control Outdoors and Parasites of Humans

    This section of the Home & Garden Edition covers pests of public health concern such as mosquitoes, bed bugs, gnats, fleas and ticks, house flies, lice, and more. Beginning in 2022, the Home & Garden Edition has been updated biennially. When purchasing a product based on a first-year recommendation of the Handbook, check the current product label before purchase to be sure it is still labeled for the use for which you are buying it. For pesticide products you have on hand from earlier purchases, you are allowed to use them until they are depleted without penalty under the law. Always follow label instructions before use. Contact the product’s manufacturer for the most up-to-date label.

    Elmer Gray

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    March 18, 2026
  • a Black woman holds a bowl of cereal with fruit on top

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    All About Carbohydrates

    People living with diabetes have to pay special attention to carbohydrates, but because of some manufacturers’ labels, it can be difficult to determine the quantity of carbohydrates in different foods. This resource will help readers cut through the marketing language and find the information they need about the carbohydrate content of foods.

    Katelyn I. Miller, Amanda Harner, Leeanne Cordell, Maria Mercedes Rossi, and Michelle A Parisi

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    Dec. 11, 2025
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    Getting Active with Diabetes: General Safety Tips

    Managing diabetes effectively involves a combination of healthy lifestyle choices, including regular exercise. People with diabetes should take precautions before, during, and after exercise to avoid complications, and ensure their caregivers understand these precautions. This resource provides easy-to-follow guidance for you to stay active and healthy while managing your diabetes.

    Katelyn I. Miller, Hsuan-Mein Yang, Stephanie Benton, Leeanne Cordell, Olivia Handley, Maria Mercedes Rossi, and Michelle A Parisi

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    Dec. 11, 2025
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    Blood Glucose Monitoring for Diabetes

    Routine blood glucose monitoring helps people with diabetes make informed decisions about their diet, physical activity, and medication, ultimately reducing the risk of serious long-term complications. This resource covers different types of monitors, as well as when you should test.

    Aryan Paliwal, Brad Averill, Tracey Saxton, Maria Mercedes Rossi, and Michelle A Parisi

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    Dec. 11, 2025
  • A middle-aged adult man appears sick and is sitting on a sofa in the living room

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    Managing Diabetes When You Are Sick

    Blood glucose levels in people with diabetes can be severely impacted when they are sick and can have deadly consequences if not treated carefully. They may experience several diabetes-related symptoms at the same time, and the stress of being ill causes your body to release hormones that raise blood glucose levels. This resource helps you plan ahead to be prepared for sick days and how to care for yourself and your diabetes.

    Aryan Paliwal, Ines Beltran, Georgeanne Cook, Maria Mercedes Rossi, Preethi Devarinti, and Michelle A Parisi

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    Dec. 11, 2025
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