Diabetes Information for You

Do you or a loved one have diabetes? View or print helpful information from our diabetes care team.

• The ABCs of Diabetes
• How to check your blood sugar
• How to use your insulin pen
• Your A1C and blood sugar goals
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Your blood sugar and insulin log
• Your blood sugar log
• Your cholesterol goals
• High blood pressure
• My portion sizes
• Snack ideas
• Reading a nutrition Label
• Exercise band instructions
• Sick day instructions
• Prediabetes
• Safe needle disposal (Mid-Hudson)
• Safe needle disposal (NYC)
• Diabetes and your eyesight
• Diabetes management services (Mid-Hudson)
• Diabetes management services (NYC)
• Caring for your feet with diabetes

How to measure your blood pressure at home

• Follow these steps for an accurate blood pressure reading
• Use this blood pressure log to record the readings you do at home
• More information on blood pressure