{"id":114,"date":"2025-03-19T12:15:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T16:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/?page_id=114"},"modified":"2026-02-02T21:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T02:34:00","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management Resource Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-346627ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is diabetes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar, also called blood glucose, is too high. Diabetes occurs when your pancreas doesn&#8217;t create enough insulin, or when your body is not responding to the effects of insulin properly (also called insulin resistance). Most forms of diabetes are chronic (lifelong) and all types can be managed with lifestyle changes and\/or medications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Diabetes prevention<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/newsletter\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"533\">UGA Extension Health and Nutrition Insights Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/communication-resources\/ndpp-prevent-type-2-diabetes.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/communication-resources\/ndpp-prevent-type-2-diabetes.html\">National Diabetes Prevention Program Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes-prevention\/about-prediabetes-type-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes-prevention\/about-prediabetes-type-2\/\">CDC Guide to Prediabetes and Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/06\/On-your-way-to-preventing-type-2-diabetes.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"517\">On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/06\/E_Diabetes-Workbook_SPN_508.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"516\">On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Diabetes self-management<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/newsletter\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"533\">UGA Extension Health and Nutrition Insights Newsletter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/diabetes-risk-test\">ADA 60-Second Type 2 Risk Test<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/diabetes-risk-test\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/diabetes-risk-test\">ADA 60-Second Type 2 Risk Test (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/caring\/5-questions-health-care-team.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/caring\/5-questions-health-care-team.html\">Managing Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2025\/06\/A_5_questions_es-508.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"511\">Managing Diabetes (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetesfoodhub.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/diabetesfoodhub.org\/\">ADA Diabetes Food Hub<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/435096\/site\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/435096\/site\">ADA Diabetes Day by Day Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Types of diabetes<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Prediabetes<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be considered diabetes. Having prediabetes increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Making lifestyle changes, such eating healthier, getting more physical activity, and reducing stress can help prevent type 2 diabetes. <br><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/dpp\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"15\">UGA Extension&#8217;s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)<\/a> is specifically designed for adults who have prediabetes and can help participants form healthy lifestyle habits that last. To learn more about prediabetes visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/prevention-type-2\/prediabetes-prevent-type-2.html\">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/diabetes-prevention\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/diabetes-prevention\">American Diabetes Association (ADA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Type 1 diabetes<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, in which your immune system mistakenly destroys beta cells in your pancreas that create insulin. Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5-10% of diabetes cases in the U.S. and is typically diagnosed in young people, though it can develop in anyone at any age. Treatment and management of type 1 diabetes will include taking insulin, physical activity, and healthy eating to support blood sugar management. <a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/health-extension-for-diabetes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">UGA&#8217;s Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) program<\/a> is an education and support program designed for adults who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, that can help participants practice self-care behaviors to better manager their diabetes and prevent diabetes-related complications. To learn more about type 1 diabetes visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/type-1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/type-1\">American Diabetes Association (ADA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body does not use insulin properly (also called <em>insulin resistance<\/em>). At first, beta cells in your pancreas make extra insulin to compensate, however, overtime the pancreas can&#8217;t sustain making enough insulin to keep your blood sugar at normal levels. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of diabetes cases in the U.S. and develops most often in adults but is starting to increase among young people. Treatment and management of type 2 diabetes will include lifestyle changes, including eating healthier, getting more physical activity, and reducing stress. Your healthcare team may also prescribe medications (including insulin) to help you manage your blood sugar levels.  <a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/health-extension-for-diabetes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">UGA&#8217;s Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) program<\/a> is an education and support program designed for adults who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, that can help participants practice self-care behaviors to better manager their diabetes and prevent diabetes-related complications. To learn more about type 2 diabetes visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/about-diabetes\/type-2\">American Diabetes Association (ADA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Gestational diabetes<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Gestational diabetes (GDM) is diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. GDM can occur in mothers that did not have diabetes prior to becoming pregnant and usually resolves after giving birth.  The exact cause of GDM remains unknown, but it is known that hormones from the mother&#8217;s placenta can interfere with insulin effectiveness, resulting in <em>insulin resistance<\/em>. Mothers with GDM are at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes later on in life. To learn about GDM and its treatment talk to your healthcare provider and visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/living-with-diabetes\/pregnancy\/gestational-diabetes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/diabetes.org\/living-with-diabetes\/pregnancy\/gestational-diabetes\">American Diabetes Association (ADA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">UGA Extension Nutrition and Health Insights Newsletter<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query caes-fac-query-loop-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-831 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-diabetes category-food category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1196\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A box of food containing an apple, dry pasta, cooking oil, and an unlabeled can.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/02\/donation-box-food-needy-food-delivery-750x498.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/simple-swaps-for-eating-out-with-diabetes\/\" target=\"_self\" >Simple Swaps for Eating Out with Diabetes<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-948 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-spotlight category-ugaextension\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Woman with brown hair dressed in athletic clothing stands in tree pose next to a tree.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose.jpg 1185w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-758x1024.jpg 758w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-768x1037.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-1138x1536.jpg 1138w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/Tree-pose-750x1013.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/agent-spotlight-michelle-quick\/\" target=\"_self\" >Agent spotlight: Michelle Quick<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-845 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mason jar salad with layers of black bean, quinoa, and colorful vegetables.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad.jpg 648w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/05\/black-bean-quinoa-mason-jar-salad-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/05\/choose-carbohydrates-wisely\/\" target=\"_self\" >Choose carbohydrates wisely<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-985 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-recipes\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/eat-smart-with-diabetes-a-fiber-rich-dish\/\" target=\"_self\" >Eat smart with diabetes: a fiber-rich dish<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1036 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-diabetes category-heart category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Smiling older woman with short hair wearing leggings sits on the floor stretching in a sun lit room\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/04\/expressive-senior-female-posing-indoor-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/why-menopause-increases-diabetes-and-heart-disease-risk-and-tips-to-take-control\/\" target=\"_self\" >Why menopause increases diabetes and heart disease risk &#8211; and tips to take control<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-875 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-cdpsm category-dpm category-food category-nutritionandhealth\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure class=\"caes-fac-query-loop-img-container wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An overview of a divided plate illustrating the plate method of meal planning, showing a variety of fruits and vegetables on one half, protein foods on one quarter, and whole grains on the final quarter.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate.jpg 400w, https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/files\/2026\/03\/AHA-deliciously-balanced-plate-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caes-fac-query-loop-grid-info has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h3 class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a5b6cc854712f34f8cd7d38e71a4cbc9 wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/2026\/04\/the-plate-method\/\" target=\"_self\" >The Plate Method<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/newsletter\/\">See All Posts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is diabetes? Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood sugar, also called blood glucose, is too high. Diabetes occurs when your pancreas doesn&#8217;t create enough insulin, or when your body is not responding to the effects of insulin properly (also called insulin resistance). Most forms of diabetes are chronic (lifelong) and all [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":565,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-114","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/114","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/565"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/114\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":822,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/114\/revisions\/822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/diabetes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}