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You can control your diabetes. Diabetes Control for Life™ is based on clinical studies shown to help you lower blood sugar, improve A1C and lose weight.1,2*
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or you’ve been living with diabetes for years, you’ll get smart tools and support to stay healthy. Start today!
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Overview
Welcome to Diabetes Control for Life™
A clinically based program with a comprehensive approach to diabetes self-management.1,2*
Based on a survey of participants who completed the 24 week program3:
Average of 7.5% weight loss.
61% reported improved A1C.
73% felt more confident in managing their diabetes.
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Who We Are
A History of Helping People With Diabetes
Since 1989, Abbott Nutrition has focused on developing ways to help people with diabetes. Our program:
Is based on clinical studies
Shown to help lower blood sugar, improve A1C and lose weight.1,2*
Helps you take control of your diabetes
Carefully developed by in-house experts at Abbott Nutrition (over the course of five years).
Diabetes Control for Life™ was developed by Abbott Nutrition, makers of Glucerna® nutritional products for people with diabetes.
Use Glucerna® products under medical supervision as part of your diabetes management plan.
Resources
Help Yourself to a Wealth of Resources
Discover easy-to-use tools and resources that help with just about any facet of living with and managing diabetes:
Customized meal plans
Weight loss & weight maintenance plans
Tips, tools, progress tracking, articles and recipes
Instant messaging access to a team of dietitians
Online message board discussions
Monthly e-newsletters
Online Articles
A Huge Article Database Devoted to You
Access articles anytime you need them on a wide variety of topics and trends in diabetes management:
Tools
Your Personal Toolbox
Customize your home page with a large selection of online tools that offers engaging help for living with diabetes:
Google™ Map and Go
An award-winning tool6 to help you plan routes for exercise.
Blood Sugar Demo
A visual guide that shows the best times for blood sugar testing.
Nutrition Labels Guide
Find out what those mysterious labels actually mean.
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Recipes
Make Healthy Eating Easy
Register and select from over 1,000 delicious recipes to create customized meal plans. These recipes are specially created for people with diabetes and are customizable to your daily meal plans.
Choose from 3 diabetic menu plans: standard, vegetarian, or Latino.
See popular recipes and rate your own favorites.
Keep mealtime fresh with regularly updated recipes.
Diabetes 101
Learning the Basics of Diabetes
If you're newly diagnosed with diabetes, we have special resources to help you. In fact, 73% of program participants reported feeling more confident in managing their diabetes because of the knowledge they’ve gained through the program.3 Here are some of the easy online lessons you’ll find:
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Q&A
We’re Here to Help
Our support features include:
Talk to a dietitian: Dietitians are available through instant messaging Monday—Friday from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Frequently asked questions: Up-to-date information about our customizable weight loss and weight maintenance plans.
Contact us: Share your comments and questions online or by phone.
You can also consult our community-driven message boards to get tips from your peers.
Community
Discover Our Message Boards
Share your experiences, and find tips and support from people who understand what you’re going through. Our message boards explore topics such as:
Tips on weight management
Effective exercise techniques
New delicious foods to try
Working with your doctor
My Home Page
Personalize Your Home Page
You can customize the Diabetes Control for Life™ site so you can access your favorite plans, tools, and recipes any time you need them – all in one easy-to-find place under My Control Plan home page:
My articles
My tools
My recipes
And, of course, you can change your preferences any time by using My Profile.
My Plans
Find the Right Plan for You
All Diabetes Control for Life™ meal and exercise plans are completely personalized, taking into account your height, weight, activity level, and lifestyle. You can achieve more effective diabetes management at a comfortable pace and monitor success with the online progress tracker. You’ll choose:
Either the weight loss or weight maintenance plan
Your diabetic meal plan: standard, vegetarian, or Latino
All meal plans feature six eating occasions each day.
Testimonials
See What Others Are Saying
How you choose to use the program is completely up to you. No matter what level of involvement, it can make a real difference:
“Thank you for the articles. Each one is helpful, and I especially appreciate the ones on well-being.”4,5 -- Caloria
“I am in week 23 of your 24-week program. I have loved the program and, to date, I have lost 15 pounds. Thank you for the wonderful program!” 4,5 -- Sherrie
“This program has helped me get back on track with my diet and exercise. I’m more active, have better control of my blood glucose numbers now, and feel more in control of my diabetes.” 4,5 -- Cynthia
Registration
Get Started Today
As a registered member, you’ll get free, unlimited access to:
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