Texas Diabetes Council - Order Patient Materials

Each year, the Texas Diabetes Council stocks free diabetes education materials available by request through the Texas Department of State Health Services warehouse.

In order to continue this valuable service, please order quantities that you know you will be using in one-on-one patient education or for your own learning purposes. The Texas Diabetes Council wants everyone who can benefit from these materials to receive copies; however, many, such as "Taking Charge of Your Health," should not be distributed in large quantities at health fairs and other events targeting the general public. Simple, less expensive brochures, such as "Could You Have Diabetes?" are more suitable for general diabetes awareness.

Download the Texas Diabetes Council Literature Catalog. This PDF file contains a listing of diabetes literature with catalog numbers and maximum order amounts. Titles can be previewed below.

(Note: Catalog numbers followed by the letter "A" indicate Spanish-language versions. Be sure to request English or Spanish versions through use of the correct catalog number and by writing "Spanish" or "English" after the title of the item ordered.)

Catalog #10-21
and 10-21A

Taking Charge of Your Health: Controlling Diabetes One Day at a Time

Provides an introduction to diabetes topics such as medications, low blood sugar, heart health, foot care, eye care, family support and kidney disease. Contains charts for patient goals, and food and medicine records, as well as checklists for diabetes management.

Intended Use:
Teaching tool for use with low-literacy diabetes patients. Intended for reference during one-on-one patient education with a diabetes educator and as a reminder for the patient of management goals discussed during education sessions.

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Catalog #10-24
and 10-24A

Food for Life-Living Well with Diabetes

20-page booklet for meal planning with patients who have diabetes. Using a modified food guide pyramid, "Food for Life" provides serving sizes for popular items from each food group, food preparation and healthy eating tips, and a food diary.

Intended Use:
One-on-one patient education with a nutritionist or diabetes educator.

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Catalog #10-41
and 10-41A

Getting the Facts About Diabetic Eye Disease

Brochure describing diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma and ways to prevent vision loss.

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Catalog #10-22
and 10-22A

Give Your Child a Healthy Headstart

Healthy eating and exercise tips for parents aimed at preventing childhood obesity.

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Catalog #10-27
and 10-27A

Could You Have Diabetes?

Details risk factors and symptoms of diabetes to assist reader in determining if he or she is at risk for diabetes.

Intended Use:
To be displayed in physicians' offices, pharmacies, health fairs and other locations where people are seeking health information.

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Catalog #10-28
and 10-28A

Living with Diabetes

Assists the patient in keeping track of doctor visits, lab tests/results, and serves as a checklist for their diabetes management plan.

Intended Use:
To be used by the patient to prepare for doctor visits and serves as a patient/physician discussion guide during the visit.

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Catalog #13-209
and 13-209A

Gestational Diabetes: My Pregnancy, My Baby, and Me

A booklet to help pregnant women understand this type of diabetes.

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Catalog #13-210
and 13-210A

Gestational Diabetes: Eating for Your Baby's Health

Nutrition information for pregnant women with gestational diabetes.

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Catalog #10-25
and 10-25A

Diabetes Health Record (Diabetes Card)

Simple, wallet-size card containing a medical record for recording dates and results of routine exams and procedures for patients with diabetes. Reverse side contains checklists for patients to follow in managing their diabetes.

Intended Use: Reminder for patients and physicians of laboratory values, exams, and education that each person with diabetes should be receiving on an ongoing basis. Size: 3.5" X 2.25"

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Catalog #10-26
and 10-26A

Foot Poster

Colorful drawing of feet with the message "If You Have Diabetes, Take Off Your Shoes and Socks"

Intended Use:
To be posted in physicians' offices and other locations where persons with diabetes may have their feet examined. Size: 11" x 17"

Ordering Instructions

Ordering Online:
Using the Texas Department of State Health Services Forms, Literature Inquiry and Order Entry System. If you do not have internet access or are having difficulty ordering online, submit a request in writing.

Submitting A Request In Writing:
Using a Texas Department of State Health Services Form No. AG-30 (see page 2 of literature catalog) to the Health and Human Services Warehouse. Written requests should contain the following information:

Requestor's Name
Shipping Address (For larger orders, please provide a street address, NOT a post office box.)
Organization, Affiliation or Professional Status (If applicable)
Catalog number(s) and title(s) of items requested
Quantity (Most items limited to a maximum of 100 copies per order)
Date requested

Requests Should Be Made To:
Health and Human Services Warehouse
Admin Support
1111 West North Loop
Warehouse Facility (MC6694)
Austin, Texas 78756

Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.