UPMC Diabetes Centers

	UPMC Diabetes Centers

Services at a Glance

Diabetes Complications

Diabetes Video Resources

Diabetes Education and Research

Endocrinology Services & Specialties

Learn About Diabetes

For most people with diabetes, their quality of life depends on how much they know about the disease and how well they use this knowledge to manage it.

That's why UPMC Diabetes Centers give you the tools you need to lead a healthy life with diabetes.

Section	What You'll Learn
What is Diabetes?	three most common types of diabetes type 2 diabetes risk factors and symptoms
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes	dangers of pre-diabetes and when to get tested preventing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Managing Diabetes	monitoring and controlling blood glucose levels developing a personal diabetes management plan
Diabetes-related Complications	common short-term complications: hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia reducing risks of long-term complications

More Educational Resources

UPMC Diabetes Centers also offer a variety of resources to help you understand and better manage diabetes.

Our comprehensive, Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program has been specially recognized by the American Diabetes Association for quality care.
- » Learn more about DSME.
A collection of diabetes videos provides useful information on a variety of topics.
- » See our list of diabetes video resources.
Our educational classes and events for people with diabetes are available throughout the year at numerous locations.
- » Search for classes and events near you.

Educational Classes and Events

UPMC Diabetes Centers offer a spectrum of educational classes and events for people with diabetes.

Search for classes and events near you.