(Publication Number: E10-114, Published August 2009, Revised August 2010)

The Fifth Edition of the Diabetes Tool Kit is divided into the three sections indicated below. When opened, each PDF file displays an open "Bookmarks" tab for ease of navigation between chapters and topics. If you have difficulty viewing or using the files online, download each file to your computer by right-clicking on the link and choosing "Save Target As...". You will then be prompted to select a location to save the file on your computer.

1. Health Care Professional Education (PDF, 1.9 MB)

Chapters:

1. Overview
2. Standards & Practice Recommendations
3. Pregnancy & Diabetes
4. Monitoring
5. Acute Complications of Diabetes
6. Chronic Complications of Diabetes
7. Diabetes Education
8. Medications
9. Resources

2. Treatment Algorithms, Protocols, Guidelines, and Recommendations (PDF, 5.5 MB)

Includes algorithms and recommendations of the Texas Diabetes Council's Medical Professionals Advisory Subcommittee. Treatment algorithms are reviewed and updated as needed quarterly.

Chapters:

1. Prevention
2. Weight Loss
3. Exercise
4. Nutrition
5. Glycemic Control
6. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
7. Insulin Administration
8. Foot Care
9. Pain Management
10. Care of the Elderly

3. Patient Handouts in English (PDF, 10.2 MB)

4. Patient Handouts in Spanish (PDF, 9.3 MB)

Copy patient handouts as needed for patient education.

Chapters:

1. Overview
2. Pregnancy
3. Monitoring
4. Nutrition
5. Physical Activity
6. Medications
7. Acute Complications of Diabetes
8. Chronic Complications of Diabetes
9. Hygiene
10. Psychosocial Issues
11. Miscellaneous
12. Resources