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Managing diabetes is essential to preventing gum disease.

Live well with diabetes
You may not know how simple it can be to live well and avoid health problems.

How to manage your diabetes
Keep track of your diabetes treatment

Tips for diabetes foot care
You’ll be one step ahead of any problems if you know your risks & how to treat injuries.
Diabetes prevention and care support
Whether you’ve been diagnosed or are at-risk, help is here


Diabetes is a serious health condition that hits certain communities harder than others. Guam is one of those communities. According to the StayWell Guam Diabetes Foundation, 12% of all adults in Guam have diabetes. And childhood obesity - a major risk factor for diabetes - is at 23%. While those are alarming numbers, there’s good news, too. There are things you can do to control diabetes … or avoid it altogether. Diabetes doesn’t have to ruin your life. We can help.
We can help you

Maybe you want to know if you’re at risk of diabetes. Or perhaps you’ve already been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes.

No matter where you are on your health and well-being journey, the resources below will help you:
  • Determine your risk for diabetes
  • Prevent Type II Diabetes by making healthy life choices
  • Manage and live well with diabetes
Determine your risk

Left untreated, diabetes can lead to other serious health conditions. The American Diabetes Association’s Risk Test is a quick and easy way to find out if you’re at risk. It only takes a minute.

If your risk of diabetes is determined to be moderate or high, come back to this page to find helpful tools and resources. We also ask that you contact our clinical team using the number on your Member ID card so we can help you plan the next steps in your care.
Take the test
Get your biometric screening

Having a biometric screening to test for metabolic syndrome will help keep you healthy by identifying any current and potential health risks, including diabetes. It’s easy to schedule and we’ll even reward you with $100 in gift cards for completing your biometric screening and one other healthy action.

To find out more, see page six of your GovGuam Well-being brochure.
Resources and support to help you live well with diabetes

Diabetes may be a chronic condition, but it can be managed, and it doesn’t have to ruin your life. We can help you take control of your life and your health. Here’s the information - and inspiration - you need to live your best life.

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Eating well doesn’t have to be boring

If you have diabetes or are at risk for it, eating healthy is an important tool for living well and maintaining a high quality of life. That’s right. Mealtime doesn’t have to be boring and uninspired when you’re managing diabetes. Don’t believe us? Check out some of the featured recipes on the diabetes food hub. Ta fañocho!
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Can diabetes cause eye problems?

The short answer: Yes
Diabetes increases your risk for a whole host of health complications, including eye issues like blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy. Worst case scenario, diabetes can even cause blindness.
 
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A1C1 tests can be real life savers

Prediabetes and diabetes are dangerous conditions that can cause serious health complications. That’s why it’s so important to get your blood sugar tested regularly. The A1C1 test is simple and results are usually available quickly.
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