Diabetes

According to the Asian Diabetes Prevention Initiative, 60% of the world’s diabetic population is Asian. The latest research shows that this higher risk may be related to having more body fat around the organs and in the abdomen area for Asians than the other counterpart populations. The good news is that diabetes is manageable and the risks can be prevented. Nevertheless, uncontrolled diabetes leads to costly complications including heart diseases and kidney failure. The good news is that diabetes is manageable and the risks can be prevented.

What you need to know about Type 2 diabetes

How Much Do You Know About Hypoglycemia?

How Nutrients Affect Your Blood Sugar

How the body responds to insulin and glucose

How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

How to prevent diabetes through limiting dietary salt

Type 2 Diabetes & Chronic Kidney Disease

Steps to monitor blood sugar with a glucometer

How to use a glucometer to guide a healthier lifestyle

Glycemic Index Diet for People with Diabetes

Gut Hormones and Diabetes

Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: 7 Steps to Living Well

Why You Need Annual A1c Testing

Health Benefits of Prebiotics

Health Benefits of Probiotics

How Diabetes Affects Your Heart

The Importance of Foot Care for People with Diabetes

How Diabetes Pills Work

The Benefits of Carbohydrates

Choose foods wisely based on carbohydrates and fiber

Why Patients with Diabetes Need Annual Eye Exams

Recipes for Diabetes Meals

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Cinnamon Peach Yogurt Bowl

Fried Cauliflower Rice with Baked Crispy Tofu

Oven-Roasted Edamame

Overnight Oats

Salmon & Baby Bok Choy Curry

Tofu Breakfast Scramble with Veggies

Veggie Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu

Additional Info:

What is Diabetes?

Building Physical Activity into life

Seven-day Blood Glucose Record Worksheet

Chinese-American Menu Sample

Snack Ideas for Asian Americans

Check List for Your Diabetes Care

Take Charge of your Diabetes

How to Manage Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia (English)

A Snapshot - Diabetes in the United States (English)

Prediabetes - Could it be you? (English)

Prevent Type 2 Diabetes - Talking to Your Patients About Lifestyle Change

Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? (English)

Heart Disease Risk Factor Infographic: Diabetes and Prediabetes - Women (English)

Reading a Food Label

Informational Videos

How healthy eating prevents and manages diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure

Are your kids at risk for Type 1 Diabetes?

What can I eat if I have Type 2 diabetes? (Part 1)

How kids should choose sugar wisely

Type 2 Diabetes Health Talk by Kristin Wong, M.D. (English with Cantonese Interpreter)