Departments and Units Resources
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C 1364-02
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Prediabetes affects millions of adults in the United States, yet most are unaware they have the condition, putting them at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Key risk factors include family history, being over age 45, and a history of gestational diabetes. Readers can learn how to lower their risk by making healthy lifestyle changes, recognizing early warning signs, and participating in the UGA Extension program, PreventT2.
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C 1364-03
Diabetes in Children
According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 352,000 Americans under the age of 20 have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Children are still growing and changing physically, emotionally, and cognitively, and their diabetes care needs to be different from care for adults. It should be adapted to their age, how they feel, and their family dynamics.
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C 1364-04
Decreasing Diabetes Stress
It is very common to feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or exhausted by the daily demands of diabetes care, such as taking medications, eating healthy, and staying physically active. This distress can also stem from concerns about long-term complications, the constant self-care required to prevent them, social challenges of living with diabetes, and the financial burdens associated with diabetes treatment. This resource offers tips on managing this stress.
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C 1364-05
Common Questions About Diabetes
The causes, symptoms, and management of diabetes are unique to each person affected by it. People may share information about diabetes that is appropriate for them but may not be appropriate for others, which can make managing your diabetes more confusing. This resource gives answers to some common questions about diabetes using up-to-date, science-based information.
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When you have diabetes, managing your diet is a key part of managing your diabetes, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Choosing balanced, nutrient-rich meals is key to managing diabetes and promoting long-term wellness. Plan meals around the core principles explained in this resource, which emphasize balance, variety, and nutrient quality.
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C 1364-01
What is Diabetes?
This resource provides an easy-to-understand overview of diabetes, beginning with a clear definition of the condition and how it affects the body. It explains how the body normally converts food into energy and highlights the changes that occur when diabetes disrupts this process. Readers learn the key symptoms of high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) as well as low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), with practical guidance on what to watch for in daily life.
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This resource discusses getting rats and mice out of your house and yard.
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This publication contains comprehensive, in-depth information about heating, cooling and ventilating greenhouses.
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While there are literally hundreds of issues that can occur in the home garden, this resource focuses on the most common ones. When troubleshooting issues in the garden, this provides a good starting point and will help gardeners diagnose their issues and strategize solutions.
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