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Diabetes Booklet Series

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 1999
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560
PHONE (301) 654-3327
FAX (301) 907-8906
E-MAIL ndic@info.niddk.nih.gov
WEB These booklets: www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/pubs/nutritn/index.htm and www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/pubs/nutritn/med.htm Related Information: www.niddk.nih.gov/health/extoread.htm

See specific links and publication numbers below; can be downloaded for free or ordered in booklet form.

This series of four easy-to-read diabetes education booklets is available in English and Spanish. The booklets outline basic aspects of diabetes management, and range from seven to 38 pages. They use simple language, plenty of pictures and white space, and multi-ethnic illustrations. There are charts and lists for the reader to fill in. These can be used for patient education or in an ESOL classroom.
 Titles English Spanish
I Have Diabetes: When Should I Eat? 99-4242 99-4242S
I Have Diabetes: What Should I Eat? 99-4192 99-4192S
I Have Diabetes: How Much Should I Eat? 99-4243 99-4243S
Medicines For People With Diabetes 99-4222 99-4222S
KEYWORDS: Diabetes, Medicine Use, Nutrition

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World Education
November 2000