High Blood Glucose

Hyperglycemia— High blood glucose (hyperglycemia or high blood sugar) is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal. If you have high blood glucose, you may have been told that you have prediabetes or diabetes. The American Diabetes Association® has resources available for you to live your best life and thrive.

Center for Information— Representatives at the American Diabetes Association’s Center for Information are available to answer questions and guide you to diabetes information and ADA’s materials and resources, as well as local programs and events. To reach these representatives, call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) or email askada@diabetes.org.

At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Prevention Program— Prediabetes is a serious condition affecting 1 out of 3 American adults. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a CDC-recognized lifestyle change program proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Find a program in your local community at diabetes.org/prevention.

Recently Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Living with Type 2 Diabetes® Program— For a person learning to live with type 2 diabetes, the journey can sometimes be overwhelming. ADA is here to provide support every step of the way. Through the ADA’s Living With Type 2 Diabetes® program, participants receive guidance on emotional well-being, healthy

eating, getting active and more through six informational e-booklets, a monthly e-newsletter and a one year subscription to Diabetes Forecast® magazine. Sign up at diabetes.org/living.

Additional Resources

Living With Diabetes. Ask the Experts Q&A— ADA’s Q&A series aims to educate people living with type 2 diabetes about healthy lifestyle solutions. Topics include nutrition, how to manage stress and getting active. The phone-in and online format provides a community where people can ask questions of ADA diabetes experts and hear from others who might share similar experiences. Hear full programs and audio clips a diabetes.org/experts.

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services— Start here to find local ADArecognized diabetes education programs. These services focus on your concerns about diabetes. They will also empower you with the knowledge and skills to manage it. You can find a program in your area at diabetes.org/findaprogram.

Diabetes Food Hub— The ADA’s Diabetes Food Hub is a brand new cooking and recipe destination made for people living with diabetes and their families. Save time during your busy week using the interactive Meal Planner, a Grocery List you can edit and Healthy Tips from ADA food and nutrition experts at diabetesfoodhub.org.