Get empowered.
Even small lifestyle changes can help you manage your diabetes.
People often have diabetes long before any symptoms appear. If you have these symptoms, be sure to get checked for diabetes:
Learn more about the steps our doctors take to diagnose diabetes.
Más información sobre la diabetes en español. Y, puedes leer Como vivir con diabetes: paso a paso
Learn more about diabetes and how it can affect your body.
Diabetes can affect anyone, at any age. There are risk factors that make it more likely for some people, including:
If you think you may be at risk, making certain lifestyle changes can help.
Learn more about steps you can take to help prevent diabetes.
To keep your diabetes under control, it’s important to:
You can also talk with your doctor about whether medicine might help. Some people with diabetes use insulin:
Get a Diabetes Emergency Plan to help you prepare for natural disasters or other emergency situations.
Check out this video about “Three Things to Improve Your Diabetes.”
Managing your diabetes is a lot easier when you create an action plan around your eating habits, exercise, and any medication you may be taking — even if it’s for a different condition. The more you know, the easier it will be to stay healthy.
Watch this video to learn about creating an action plan that’s right for you.
It depends on the pregnancy. Some women can manage diabetes throughout their pregnancy with regular exercise and healthy food choices. Others may also need medication.
If you’re pregnant and managing diabetes, talk with your doctor to decide on the best treatment options for you.
Watch this video about diabetes and pregnancy.
We offer helpful information and resources to help keep you healthy.
Kaiser Permanente members can get advice, encouragement, and tools at no charge with online wellness programs that help you create positive changes in your life.
For digital mental health and wellness tools, check out this page for a 1-year subscription to Calm or myStrength. You also can call a health coach for 6-month subscriptions to Headspace, Whil, SilverCloud, Woebot, or Thrive. There is no charge.
For Northwest Region members, the Diabetes Basics and Insulin Information classes are very helpful.
Staying well by preventing or delaying disease is possible with health screenings and immunizations. Prevention plans can be tailored to every member of your family.
Learn more about preventive care services.