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These Project Dulce patient education handouts were translated into various languages in collaboration with the Council of Community Clinics-San Diego with the support from a HRSA HCAP grant.

You are welcome to download the handouts and use them for patient education purposes.  These handouts are in PDF format and you will need Acrobat Reader to view them.

ABC's of Diabetes
Additional recommended tests and procedures
 Alcohol and Diabetes
Blood Sugar Levels and Target Numbers
Diabetes and Travel
Diet During Illness
Do's and Don'ts of Physical Activity
Eat Less Salt
Foot Care For People With Diabetes
How to Check Your Blood Sugar
Insulin Injection Sites
Portion Sizes
Preparation of Insulin for Injection- Mixed Dose
Preparation of Insulin for Injection- Single Dose
Preparing an Insulin Injection
Read The Food Label
Seated Physical Activities
Sick Day Management
Sources of Cholesterol and Fat
Symptoms of Hyperglycemia
Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
Treatments Used in Diabetes