No one knows for sure what causes diabetes, but we do know that the number of Americans diagnosed with the disease is at a record high. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 17 million people in the United States have diabetes. While an estimated 11.1 million have been diagnosed, 5.9 million people are unaware that they have the disease.

If you are among the millions of Americans with diabetes, you know that the key to successfully managing the disease is education. Knowing what to eat, how to control blood sugar and cholesterol and which medications to take are all important parts of managing diabetes. Certified diabetes educators at Albert Einstein Medical Center’s Gutman Diabetes Institute can help you answer these questions and keep your diabetes under control.

To find out more about diabetes-related services offered through the Gutman Diabetes Institute, select a link below.

Community Programs

Living With Diabetes Einstein's Living with Diabetes education program teaches people how to manage diabetes through diet, exercise and, if necessary, medications.

Medical Programs

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