---
title: "Managing diabetes at Sutter Health"
description: "From monitoring your blood sugar to healthy eating to taking care of your feet, this guide will give you a good overview for how to manage your diabetes while living the life you love."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/diabetes-handbook"
---

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# Managing diabetes

Read our diabetes self-care guide to manage blood sugar and build healthy daily habits.

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April 29, 2026

## Your Diabetes Self-Care Guide

Managing diabetes takes daily know-how, from blood sugar monitoring and healthy eating to medications and foot care. Our diabetes self-care guide brings it all together in one place, with practical steps and trusted tips to help you manage diabetes with confidence every day.

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## Download Our Managing Diabetes Guide

Learn how to manage your diabetes with our free guide, full of helpful tips for daily care. Download PDF in [English](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/services/diabetes/sutter-diabetes-self-care-guide.pdf) | [Spanish](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/PDF/services/diabetes/sutter-diabetes-self-care-guide-spanish.pdf).

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