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Patient Education Library

Fast, easy access to trusted American Diabetes Association resources—designed with busy healthcare professionals in mind.

Graphic of three ADA guides: 'Your Rights' for Type 1 & 2 Diabetes, and 'What to Expect from Your Care Team'.

About the ADA's Patient Education Library

The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Patient Education Library is a free comprehensive collection of high-quality, evidence-based materials designed for easy access to complement direct education and care of individuals.

Busy healthcare professionals can save time by quickly finding, downloading, and sharing ready-to-use patient-centered materials during or after visits.

These resources align with the ADA’s nine content areas outlined in Section 5 of the Standards of Care in Diabetes, ensuring comprehensive, person-centered care to help improve health outcomes. Browse by the categories below or search the full library.

These resources are created by experts and regularly updated to reflect the latest clinical guidelines, making them reliable tools for patient education.

You can also access our Healthcare Professional Resource Library for your visual guides to the Standards of Care.

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Portion Size vs. Serving Size: Understanding the Difference and Its Importance in Diabetes Management
Language: English

Portion Size vs. Serving Size: Understanding the Difference and Its Importance in Diabetes Management

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Understanding Type 1 Diabetes in Adults infographic
Language: English

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes in Adults

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Understanding Risk for Type 1 Diabetes in Children infographic
Language: English

Understanding Risk for Type 1 Diabetes in Children

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Your Rights and Care Standards: A Guide for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Language: English

Your Rights and Care Standards: A Guide for People with Type 2 Diabetes

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