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Patient Education Library

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

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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 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.

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Handout about eye health specialists optometrist opthalmologist retinal specialists optician
Language: English

Eye Health Specialists

Handout about Common Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases
Language: English

Fast Facts: Common Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases

Handout about diabetes related retinopathy fast facts
Language: English

Fast Facts: Diabetes-Related Retinopathy

Graphic: 'Talking to Your Doctor About Obesity Medical Treatments' flyer with doctor and patient.
Language: English

Talking to Your Doctor About Obesity Medical Treatments