Joslin Newsletter
Physical Activity and High Blood Glucose
You may experience high blood glucose after physical activity. When you exercise, your muscles need more glucose to supply energy. Read more about what causes your levels to rise and how to exercise safely with diabetes.
Diabetes in the Classroom
Parents of children with diabetes often need to educate school personnel about the care and services their children need in school and day care settings. Learn more about your child’s rights and how to educate his peers about diabetes.
College-Bound with Diabetes
Preparing to go away to college can be hard enough, but moving away to college with diabetes requires more planning. Learn about how to prepare yourself (and others) for this big step.
Learn More about Diabetes with Joslin’s Online Classes
If you would like to learn more about diabetes, you’ve come to the right place. Take one course (or several!). All are absolutely FREE. Each takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Diabetic Neuropathy: What You Need to Know Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes and usually occurs in association with chronically elevated blood glucose levels. Elevated glucose levels may damage the nerves–usually in the feet and legs–and this can result in pain, discomfort, and/or numbness. Learn more about what you can do to prevent and treat neuropathy.
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