Diabetes: Essential Care Guidelines

The Wisconsin Diabetes Advisory Group recommends providers follow the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. These guidelines are set by the American Diabetes Association for high-quality, evidence-based clinical care. You can read the version Abridged for Primary Care Providers.

Highly trained clinicians and researchers base these guidelines on a complete review of current studies and publications. This ranges from rigorous double-blind clinical trials to expert opinions. After weighing the quality of evidence, recommendations are drafted, reviewed, and submitted to the American Diabetes Association’s Executive Committee for approval. They are revised on a regular basis and published annually.

Patient education materials

Diabetes self-care guide

This 12-page booklet explains diabetes and self-care. It lists the tests, exams, and medical checks patients need to take care of their diabetes.

Diabetes Self-Care-Guide, P-43081 (in English, Spanish, and Hmong)

Blood sugar log booklet

This 15-page booklet allows patients to record three months of blood sugar test results.

Blood Glucose (Sugar) Log Booklet, P-00246 (in English and Spanish)

All of our Diabetes Prevention and Control Program resources are free from copyright. You may share as many copies as needed.

Contact us

Please contact us to learn more about our diabetes prevention and management efforts. We’re here to help!

Marilyn Hodgson
Diabetes quality initiatives coordinator
marilyn.hodgson@dhs.wisconsin.gov
608-267-3565